Computer Science - BSc (Hons)

at University of Kent

Program structure

Stage 1

All modules are compulsory.

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP3200 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits)

• COMP3220 - Foundations of Computing I (15 credits)

• COMP3230 - Databases and the Web (15 credits)

• COMP3250 - Foundations of Computing II (15 credits)

• COMP3280 - Human Computer Interaction (15 credits)

• COMP3370 - Computers and the Cloud (15 credits)

• COMP3830 - Problem Solving with Algorithms (15 credits)

• COMP5200 - Further Object-Oriented Programming (15 credits)

• WCOMP101 - Project Week Stage 1 - Unix and LaTeX (0 credits)

Stage 2

Compulsory modules currently include

• COMP5180 - Algorithms, Correctness and Efficiency (15 credits)

• COMP5280 - Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)

• COMP5320 - Database Systems (15 credits)

• COMP5450 - Functional Programming (15 credits)

• COMP5570 - Computer Systems (15 credits)

• COMP5580 - Introduction to Cyber Security (15 credits)

• COMP5590 - Software Development (15 credits)

• Optional modules may include

• COMP5190 - Theory of Computing (15 credits)

• COMP5390 - Web Development (15 credits)

Stage 3

You take either COMP6000 Project or COMP6200 Research Project plus 90 credits from a list of optional modules.

Optional modules may include

• BUSN6120 - New Enterprise Development (15 credits)

• COMP6330 - Computer Networks and Communications (15 credits)

• COMP6360 - Cognitive Neural Networks (15 credits)

• COMP6370 - Natural Computation (15 credits)

• COMP6440 - Semantic Web (15 credits)

• COMP6460 - Computing in the Classroom (15 credits)

• COMP6560 - Computational Intelligence in Business, Economics & Finance (15 credits)

• COMP6570 - Internet of Things (15 credits)

• COMP6580 - Programming Language Implementation (15 credits)

• COMP6590 - Computational Creativity (15 credits)

• COMP6610 - Theory and Practice of Concurrency (15 credits)

• COMP6620 - Signal Analysis for Computing (15 credits)

• COMP8160 - eHealth (15 credits)

• COMP8220 - Introduction to Quantum Computing & Quantum Cryptography (15 credits)

• COMP8320 - Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery (15 credits)

• DIGM6390 - Video Games Development (15 credits)

• EENG5610 - Image Analysis & Applications (15 credits)

• EENG6670 - Embedded Computer Systems (15 credits)

• PHIL5830 - Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (30 credits)

 GCSE

Mathematics grade 4/C

 Access to HE Diploma

The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.

 BTEC Nationals

Distinction, Distinction, Distinction - Distinction, Distinction, Merit

 International Baccalaureate

30 points overall or 15 points at HL including Mathematics 5 at HL or SL, or Mathematics Studies 6 at SL

 International Foundation Programme

Pass all components of the University of Kent International Foundation Programme with a 50% overall average including 50% in Programming and 50% in LZ013 Maths and Statistics (irrespective of whether GCSE Maths or equivalent has been obtained in pre-foundation studies).

 T level

The University will consider applicants holding T level qualifications in subjects closely aligned to the course.

• Home full-time£9250

• EU full-time£15900

• International full-time£21200

Graduate destinations

Our graduates have gone on to work in:

• software engineering

• mobile applications development

• systems analysis

• consultancy

• networking

• web design and e-commerce

• finance and insurance

• commerce

• engineering

• education

• government

• healthcare.

Recent graduates have gone on to develop successful careers at leading companies such as:

• BAE Systems

• Cisco

• IBM

• The Walt Disney Company

• Citigroup

• BT.