If you are appropriately experienced in programming, you must take CO871, otherwise you will be required to take CO881 and CO882.ĬOMP8710 - Advanced Java for Programmers (15 credits)ĬOMP8810 - Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits)ĬOMP8820 - Advanced Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits) Optional modules may includeĬOMP5820 - Computer Interaction and User Experience (15 credits)ĬOMP8740 - Networks and Network Security (15 credits) Compulsory modules currently includeĬOMP8230 - Introduction to Digital Forensics (15 credits)ĬOMP8340 - Information Security Management (15 credits)ĬOMP8830 - Systems Architecture (15 credits)ĬOMP8800 - Project and Dissertation (60 credits) Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. Please note that if you are required to meet an English languageĬondition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English forĪcademic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.Įach of our taught MSc courses is available in several formats to accommodate students from different backgrounds and to provide maximum flexibility. Certain subjects require a higherįor detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. Minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English beforeīeginning a postgraduate degree. The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision. Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information.
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You should also have mathematical skills equivalent to a grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics.Īll applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. Find out moreĪ first or second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. Among other equipment it contains a milling machine, 3D printers, laser cutter and extensive space for building and making digital artefacts. The School also has a makerspace, The Shed, which offers exciting teaching and collaboration opportunities. Our resources include a multicore enterprise server and a virtual machine server that supports computer security experiments. We have a large range of equipment providing both Linux and PC-based systems. Our dedicated placement team can help you gain a suitable paid position and provide support throughout your placement. While studying with us, you can gain work experience through an industrial placement. The School of Computing at Kent is home to several authors of leading computer science textbooks. Our programmes are taught by leading researchers who are experts in their fields. Strong links with industry underpin all our work, notably with Cisco Systems Inc, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Nvidia, Erlang Solutions, GCHQ and Google. Our submission was ranked 12th in the UK for research intensity, with an impressive 98% of our research judged to be of international quality. Our world-leading researchers, in key areas such as cyber security, programming languages, computational intelligence and data science, earned us an outstanding result in the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF). The industrial placement provides an opportunity to work in real-world, technical, and business roles, enhancing your study experience and having a dramatic impact on your choices after graduation. This programme is available with an optional industrial placement of between eight and 50 weeks. The University of Kent is recognised by the British Government as being an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, meaning you will be taught by staff who are top researchers in this area. This course will provide you with the key skills and knowledge in computer science and systems security to enhance your career prospects in identifying and solving complex security problems. This conversion course has been designed to meet the demands of organisations seeking to protect valuable data. For those with prior knowledge of computer science, see our specialist MSc Cyber Security course.Ĭybercrime is a growing threat to society, democracy and organisations with increasing high profile cyber security cases in the news. This is a conversion course intended for graduates with little or no prior knowledge of computer science. The Computer Science (Cyber Security) conversion course will give you the opportunity to establish a foundation in cyber security from technical and multidisciplinary perspectives.