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Computer Science (Cyber Security)

1 Study option · UndergraduateCanterbury campus

Course summary

Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Learn a broad base of computer science skills with a focus in your final year on cyber security. This is an excellent course choice if you are looking for a career in information security management or cyber security risk within commercial or government organisations.

Cyber security 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. The University has been recognised by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education (ACE-CSE) with a Gold Award. This means that it has met the ACE-CSE standard for Gold Award, and makes Kent one of only 12 ACEs-CSE in the UK to obtain Gold status.

Accreditation
We're accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Your Future
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

Location
Our city, your time.
It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.
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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G490
Institution code:
K24

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Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 3 other software engineering courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

How do you compare?

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Student Outcomes

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63 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

88 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

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Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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