Computer Science (Cyber Security)
University of Kent
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Canterbury Campus

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OCT-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Canterbury Campus

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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Want to develop expertise in a field that protects our economy, health services, personal data and more? Choose Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Kent and become a part of the future of cyber security.You’ll learn vital programming languages such as Python and Java, have access to cutting-edge tech and facilities, and be able to go on industry placements with prestigious companies like Bank of America, Hiscox and Accenture.The University has been recognised by the National Cyber Security ...Read more

Want to develop expertise in a field that protects our economy, health services, personal data and more? Choose Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Kent and become a part of the future of cyber security.You’ll learn vital programming languages such as Python and Java, have access to cutting-edge tech and facilities, and be able to go on industry placements with prestigious companies like Bank of America, Hiscox and Accenture.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 we have met the ACE-CSE standard for the Gold Award, one of only 12 universities in the UK to do so.Your future:You'll be on course for a big future. Our graduates have gone on to work in:software engineeringmobile applications developmentsystems analysisnetworkingfinance and insuranceeducationhealthcare.

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CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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40th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

A level:

BBB - BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 - 104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D 24 M 21 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D24M21P0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in Mathematics GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification. Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 - 26 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM - DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£23,500 per year

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£23,500 per year

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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University of Kent
Canterbury Canterbury Kent CT2 7NZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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