Computer Science

Computer science

Be in the heart of a fast-moving and exciting field and help shape the world we live in. 

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Why study Computer Science at Kent?

Turn your love of technology into a career. From exploring exciting fields like AI and cyber security to getting hands-on with cutting-edge projects, be ready to make your mark in the digital world. 

Thrive in this transformative industry

Studying Computer Science places you at the forefront of one of today’s most exciting and fast-moving fields. At Kent, we combine strong foundations in programming, software engineering and data management with hands-on projects, allowing you to gain practical experience alongside teaching informed by the latest research and industry developments.  

With access to modern labs and makerspaces, you’ll bring your ideas to life while enhancing skills that employers value. As you progress, optional modules let you explore areas from game design to robotics, and with the option to do a paid Year in Industry you'll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience before you graduate. 


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Many of our undergraduate courses are accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council.

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85% of our Computer Science students were positive about the learning resources for their course. (NSS 2025)

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85% of our Computer Science students were positive about the level of academic support on their course. (NSS 2025)

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88% of our Artificial Intelligence students responded that they felt free to express their ideas, options and beliefs on their course. (NSS 2025)

Create and innovate

This new state-of-the-art workshop holds workstations, cutting-edge technology including 3D printers, soldering gear, milling machines and so much more.  

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Use this dedicated space to learn, create and bring your digital ideas to life.

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This lab houses state-of-the-art robotics and AI technology. 

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Courses

Where ambition takes shape.

Amazon Scholarship awrd

Javine Ebrubah, first year Undergraduate student at Kent studying Computer Science, who has been awarded the Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship! Find out about the challenges she’s faced as a woman in STEM.
Read Javine's story

Pioneering human adaptability in space

For the majority of us, the dream of going to space is just that; a dream. For Kent graduate Dr Anna Xygkou-Tsiamoulou, it’s the next logical step in her career.
Meet Dr Anna

Hamza takes on AI

Hamza Ali, a postgraduate student currently studying our conversion course in Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) tells us about his experience of scholarships and transitioning to postgraduate study.
Read Hamza's advice

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