Computer Science (Cyber Security) with a Year in Industry

Computer Science (Cyber Security) Learn a broad base of computer science skills with a focus in your final year on cyber security. This is an excellent course choice if you are looking for a career in information security management or cyber security risk within commercial or government organisations.

Cyber security expertise is in demand across all industries as we look to protect our economies, health services and data. Be part of the future of cyber security. 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 it has met the ACE-CSE standard for Gold Award, and makes Kent one of only 12 ACEs-CSE in the UK to obtain Gold status.

The year in industry gives you work experience, a salary and the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation.

Accreditation We're accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Your Future You'll be on course for a big future. Our graduates have gone on to work in:

software engineering

mobile applications development

systems analysis

networking

finance and insurance

education

healthcare

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

Cisco

IBM

The Walt Disney Company

Citigroup

BT

Location Our city, your time. It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere. We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!