BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry, a computer science degree focused on software engineering and security principles. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory year in industry. The first year covers foundational concepts through Programming I, Programming II, Internet Technologies, and Human Computer Interaction. The second year introduces core topics and specialised safety concepts via Algorithms, Database Systems, Web Development, Software Development, and Fundamentals of Cyber Security, alongside optional choices like Fundamentals of AI and Functional Programming. The final year features advanced study through Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications and Information Security Management, alongside a collaborative Group Project. Students can further tailor their studies by choosing from optional modules such as Computer Networks and Communication, Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, and Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography.
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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 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 41%
- South East: 42%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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 Cyber Security
- Fundamentals of AI
- Functional Programming
- Blockchain and Distributed Systems: Foundations, Security and Applications
- Information Security Management
- Group Project
- 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
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £36,500 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £64,000. The £46,500 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at University of Kent do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
78% 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 (Cyber Security) 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 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) 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 (Cyber Security) 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 (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry at University of Kent?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.