University of Kent
Computer Science (Cyber Security) - BSc (Hons)
Canterbury, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Cybersecurity expertise is in demand across all industries as we look to protect our economies, health services, and data. Be part of the future of cyber security.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
The University of Kent has a long-standing relationship with Chevening, which has successfully placed scholars worldwide at the university for many years. Kent is proud to be a Chevening partner and offers three partner scholarships and 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.
We have several scholarships for students starting a postgraduate course in September 2024 at one of our UK campuses. Check if you are eligible to apply and get more information on our scholarship's web pages.
Here are Scholarships that might be of particular interest:
- British Council GREAT Scholarship: China, Ghana, Greece, India, Kenya, Thailand, Turkey (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADBCG0601)
- International Scholarships for Taught Masters students (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADINMASA02)
- Kent Law School LLM Global Welcome Scholarship (Canterbury) (International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FNADGLOWEL01)
- MBA Woman in Leadership Scholarship (Home & International) (link: https://www.kent.ac.uk/scholarships/search/FN35WILS0002)
Curriculum
Stage 1
Compulsory modules
Introduction to Object-Oriented Programing
Foundations of Computing I
Databases and the Web
Foundations of Computing II
Human Computer Interaction
Computers and the Cloud
Problem Solving with Algorithms
Further Object-Oriented Programing
Stage 2
Compulsory modules
- Correctness and Efficiency
- Database Systems
- Web Development
- Functional Programing
- Computer Systems
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Software Development
Stage 3
Compulsory modules
- Theory of Computing
- Computer Networks and Communications
- Secure Programing
- Cyber Security Project
- Information Security Management
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
You'll be on course for a big future. Our graduates have gone on to work in:
- software engineering
- mobile applications development
- systems analysis
- networking
- finance and insurance
- education
- healthcare.
Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:
- Cisco
- IBM
- The Walt Disney Company
- Citigroup
- BT.