MSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at University of Kent

Programme overview

A BCS-accredited conversion MSc for graduates from any discipline covering computing, programming and systems security. Kent is recognised by the UK Government as an Academic Centre of Excellence in cyber security research.

Faculty: School of Computing | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules: Advanced Java for Programmers, Object-Oriented Programming, Privacy and Cyber Law, Cybercrime and Adversarial Behaviours, Computer Systems, Human Factors in Cyber Security and a Project and Dissertation; options include Digital Forensics, Software Engineering and Web-Based Information Systems Development.

Career pathways

Roles include programmers and software developers, IT professionals, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, cyber security professionals and IT consultants; graduates have secured roles at BT, Citigroup, IBM, Cisco, BAE Systems and The Walt Disney Company.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject, with mathematical skills equivalent to GCSE Mathematics grade C or above. International applicants: this course requires a Good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

Explore more study programmes

Engineering