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

The BSc in Computer Science (Cyber Security) combines the broad teaching of Kent's Computer Science BSc with a strong focus on cyber security. The course covers security principles, risk management, ciphers, cryptography, blockchain technology and cyber insurance. Kent holds a Gold Award from the National Cyber Security Centre, and the degree is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time; variants: year in industry (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 covers Programming I and II, Internet Technologies, Human Computer Interaction, Foundations of Computing and Computer Systems. Stage 2 adds Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, Software Development and Fundamentals of Cyber Security. Stage 3 includes Blockchain and Distributed Systems, Information Security Management and a Group Project, with options such as Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include cyber security professionals, programmers and software development professionals, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, and IT consultancy. Graduates have secured roles at companies including Amazon Web Services, Bank of England, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Sky, Rockstar Games and Disney.

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