BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science, combining theoretical foundations with practical software development. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a collaborative group project and a final-year individual research project. The final year offers a range of specialised optional modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: 30 points in the IB Diploma or 120 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 75%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the requirement for Registered IT Technician. As well as ensuring that course content provides a foundation to underpin a future career in IT, accreditation also means that a graduate meets some or all of the educational requirements for registration with BCS as a Registered IT Technician.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming I
- Programming II
- Internet Technologies
- Human Computer Interaction
- Foundations of Computing
- Computer Systems
- Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Web Development
- Software Development
- Fundamentals of AI
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Functional Programming
- Group Project
- Research Project
- Natural Computation
- Embedded Systems and IoT
- Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications
- Information Security Management
- 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
- Natural Language Processing
- 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 & Quantum Cryptography
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Image Analysis and Applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £47,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,000 and £66,000. The £47,500 median after five years is £11,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the requirement for Registered IT Technician. As well as ensuring that course content provides a foundation to underpin a future career in IT, accreditation also means that a graduate meets some or all of the educational requirements for registration with BCS as a Registered IT Technician. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.