Computer Science (Cyber Security), BSc (Hons)

University of Kent, the United Kingdom

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	find out	3 years	September	find out	find out

About Computer Science (Cyber Security), BSc (Hons) - at University of Kent

Computer Science is an exciting and rapidly evolving subject that affects every area of our lives. A deep understanding of computing puts you in a great position to influence the future as well as opening up excellent employment prospects and well-paid careers. You learn the fundamentals of computer science with a focus in your final year on cyber security.

You learn to code in several languages, starting with the Java programming language, which is widely used in industry across a range of applications including mobile devices.

With cyber security as your focus, you take compulsory modules throughout your course and in your final year can choose from a range of optional modules. This degree opens career options in the commercial and public sector as well as research.

You can also gain experience in teaching with our Computing in the Classroom module. This gives you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a school setting.

We support many of our students choose to take a year in industry after the second year of the programme. This gives you work experience, a salary and the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation. You don't have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply.

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The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars from all over the world at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner, and offers three partner scholarships, in addition to the standard Chevening Scholarships. The University of Kent welcomes applications from all Chevening-eligible countries for any one-year taught master’s degree starting in September 2024, based at our UK campuses. Find out how to apply.

For international students starting a postgraduate taught course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses, we have several scholarships available. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's webpages.

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