University of Kent

Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Connected systems power so many crucial areas of our lives, from banks to hospitals and even our own workplaces. So it’s never been more vital to have skilled professionals to identify threats, and guard our data. Our BSc in Computer Science (Cyber Security) combines the broad teaching of our Computer Science BSc with a strong focus in cyber security.

Kent is a Gold Award recipient from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), which makes us an exceptional place to train as a cyber security expert. You’ll become familiar with security principles and risk management - and delve into the worlds of ciphers, cryptography, blockchain technology and cyber insurance. You’ll also be able to expand your horizons in your final year, with modules covering entrepreneurship, quantum computing, Natural Language Processing, Creative AI and more.

We ensure you apply everything you learn as you learn it. Get hands-on with lab sessions, group projects, and industry-led challenges. Several of our students also opt to undertake a year in industry, working with companies in many different sectors.

Every second counts in cyber security. We get you ready to act with confidence.

Why study

Computing at Kent?

Key highlights

  • Gold Award recipient from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
  • Broad computer science teaching with a strong cyber security focus
  • Covers ciphers, cryptography, blockchain technology and cyber insurance
  • Final-year options include quantum computing, Natural Language Processing and Creative AI
  • Hands-on lab sessions, group projects and industry-led challenges
  • Year in industry working with companies across many sectors

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BCC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: DMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: DMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points View all requirements

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Cyber security analyst
  • Penetration tester
  • Security engineer
  • Information security consultant
  • Cryptographer
  • Software developer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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