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Visit course webpageConnected 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), BSc (Hons) - at University of Kent
Visit course webpageKent 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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Inspirational teaching - Patrique Tanque from Brazil is studying for a BSc in Forensic Chemistry.
“Choosing Kent was an easy decision. The forensic programmes are ranked among the best in the UK and have a high graduate employment rate.
“The teachers bring fresh ideas and up-to-date materials from real cases to enrich the lectures. They are keen to help out and always make sure we are getting plenty of support.
“I was very fortunate to be awarded an International Scholarship, which meant I could dedicate myself to my studies.”
Academic excellence - Stephanie Bourgeois from France is studying for a BSc in Biochemistry.
“I like the approach to teaching here; academics are happy to answer questions and to interact with students. I find the lectures very motivational, they pique your curiosity and for me the exciting bit is going to the library and pursuing the things you are interested in.
“The lecturers at Kent are excellent. You get to know them well and, as you move through the course, they are able to guide you towards projects, ideas or career paths that they think you will like.”
Specialist research - Sally Gao from China is studying for a PhD in Electronic Engineering.
“I have been very lucky with my supervisor, Professor Yong Yan, who is a world-class expert and the first IEEE Fellow in the UK in instrumentation and measurement.
“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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