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Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons), University of Kent

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BSc (Hons)Full-time3 - 4 yearsSeptemberGBP 9535 per yearGBP 23500 per year

About Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons) - at University of Kent

Connected systems power so many crucial areas of our lives, from banks to hospitals and even our own workplaces. So it’s never been more vital to have skilled professionals to identify threats, and guard our data.

Our BSc in Computer Science (Cyber Security) combines the broad teaching of our Computer Science BSc with a strong focus in cyber security.

Kent is a Gold Award recipient from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which makes us an exceptional place to train as a cyber security expert. You’ll become familiar with security principles and risk management - and delve into the worlds of ciphers, cryptography, blockchain technology and cyber insurance.

You’ll also be able to expand your horizons in your final year, with modules covering entrepreneurship, quantum computing, Natural Language Processing, Creative AI and more.

We ensure you apply everything you learn as you learn it. Get hands-on with lab sessions, group projects, and industry-led challenges. Several of our students also opt to undertake a year in industry, working with companies in many different sectors.

Every second counts in cyber security. We get you ready to act with confidence.

Learn more about Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry, BSc (Hons) - at University of Kent

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Entry requirements

 

  • UCAS Tariff - 120 - 104 points
  • A level - BBB - BCC
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - D: 24 credits M: 21 credits P: 0 credits
  • Scottish Higher
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 - 26 points
  • GCSE/National 4/National 5
  • T Level - M

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/english-language-requirements

Fees, Funding and Scholarships at University of Kent

Kent offers a range of funding opportunities to help support your postgraduate studies including full awards to for doctoral researchers and students studying a taught Master’s course. We also offer a wide range of scholarships for our international students including Kent Future Student Scholarship awards up to £5,000, GREAT British Council and Chevening Scholarship awards. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship’s webpages.

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    “Professor Yong Yan has helped me to become a better researcher. I am inspired by his novel ideas and constructive suggestions. Under his supervision, my confidence has grown through such milestones as my first set of experiments, writing my first research paper and attending my first conference.”

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