Computer Science (Cyber Security)

UCAS code: G490

Here's what University of Kent says about its Computer Science (Cyber Security) course.

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. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations.

Year 1: You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science with our range of compulsory modules. Compulsory modules currently include the following: Programming I; Programming II; Internet Technologies; Human Computer Interaction; Foundations of Computing; Computer Systems.

Year 2 compulsory modules currently include the following: Algorithms; Database Systems; Web Development; Software Development. Optional modules may include the following: Fundamentals of AI; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Functional Programming.

Year 3 compulsory modules currently include the following: Cyber Security Project; Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications; Information Security Management; Formal Methods for Security Analysis. Optional modules may include the following: Natural Computation; Software Engineering Practice; Video Games Development; Computing Law and Professional Responsibility; Computational Intelligence in Business, Economics and Finance; Theory and Practice of Concurrency; Signal, Image and Data Analysis; Cognitive Robotics; eHealth; Machine Learning Algorithms; Computer Networks and Communication; Computing in the Classroom; Solving Problems with Data and Text; Programming Language Implementation; Computational Creativity and Creative AI; Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery; Semantic Technologies and Graph Analytics; Internet of Things; Programming Languages: Applications and Design; Deep Learning; Introduction to Quantum Computing and Quantum Cryptography; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Image Analysis and Applications; Embedded Systems and IoT.

For more detailed information about these modules, please visit our website.