The GDip in Computer Science is suitable for graduates of computer science or related subjects seeking to progress to one of our Advanced or IT and Business Master's programmes. Also see our two-year International Master's programmes.

The Pre-Master's courses top up the equivalent of a UK ordinary degree to UK honours level. They are aimed at international students with undergraduate degrees from institutions that do not award the equivalent of UK honours degrees. A Graduate Diploma (GDip) can be used to gain admission to a relevant MSc programme at Kent or elsewhere in the UK (subject to satisfactory performance). Performance on the GDip equivalent to a good 2.2 honours level guarantees entry to appropriate MSc programmes at Kent.

Course content

• Advanced English for Academic Study (for non-native speakers, if needed)
• Research and Study Skills
• Fundamentals of Programming and Logic (if not covered previously)
• Individual or group project.

You also choose up to five optional modules from our honours degree programmes. Topics typically include: computer networks; security; web technology; mobile computing; graphics and animation; intelligent systems; data mining; neural networks; human-computer interaction; advanced programming techniques; concurrency; e-commerce; computing law. The available options may vary from year to year and are subject to timetabling and prerequisite constraints.

Assessment

Assessment is through a mixture of written examinations and coursework, the relative weights of which vary according to the nature of the module.

Admissions enquiries
T: +44 (0)1227 827272
E: information@kent.ac.uk
Subject enquiries
Course Administration Office,
School of Computing, University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NF, UK
T: +44 (0)1227 764000
E: (research programmes) computer-science@kent.ac.uk
E: (taught programmes) cs-msc-admissions@kent.ac.uk

Before applying, please read our ‘How to apply’ section.

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