The following are typical entry requirements for our undergraduate programmes. However, we consider each application individually and hence your offer could vary. We invite every applicant from the UK for an information and interview day; we send offers after an interview day.

We accept qualifications from all over the world. This webpage is not exhaustive.

General requirements

We require basic qualifications in English Language and Mathematics. Typically that means at least GCSE English C and GCSE Maths C.

If English is not your first language and you have not predominantly been taught in English, then we require IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent.

Computer Science programmes at Canterbury

• A-levels

  340 UCAS points from 3 A-levels plus 1 AS level. For example, BBB plus AS level C. We accept any A-level subject. If you take more than 3 ½  A-levels, then we use your best A-levels for the point calculation. If you take only 3 A-levels, then we require ABB. An Extended Project is equivalent to an AS level.

• IB Diploma

  33 points overall or16 points at Higher Level. You can cover our general Mathematics requirement with a 5 in Mathematics or 6 in Mathematics Studies. Note that you are likely to qualify for the Kent scholarship of academic excellence.

• BTEC National Diploma NQF / Extended Diploma QCF

  Distinction, Distinction, Distinction overall. Note that this will qualify you for the Kent scholarship of academic excellence.

• Access Course

  We accept relevant access courses with a Mathematics component. We expect Merits in all units. The interview is particularly important to decide about an offer.

• European Baccalaureate

  80% overall. Our English requirement is covered by a 7 in English if it is language 1, 7.5 if it is language 2 or 8 if it is language 3. In Mathematics you need a 6.0.

• Cypriot Apolyterion

  18.0 overall plus two good A-levels; exceptionally one A-level. If no A-levels, then you can enter via an additional foundation course. Apolyterion Mathematics at 15 or good Mathematics in the foundation course.

• French Baccalauréat

  14.0 overall. Mathematics at 9. Written English at 12.5.

• Greek Apolyterion Eniaio Lykeio

  18.0 overall plus two good A-levels; exceptionally one A-level. If no A-levels, then you can enter via an additional foundation course. Apolyterion Mathematics at 11 or good Mathematics in the foundation course.

• German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife

  Approximately 1.6 overall. Abitur Mathematics at 4 or higher.

• Hong Kong A-levels

  Like UK A-levels (see above). Additionally, we consider the examinations in Mathematics and Natural Science subjects to be more severe and hence increase their grades by one for our calculations. E.g. a Hong Kong A-level Physics C is counted as an UK A-level B.

• Indian Standard 12

  75% overall. Mathematics 40%. English 55%, if English is the school teaching language,otherwise 65%.

• Polish Matura

  86% overall and an advanced subject at 86% and an advanced subject at 84%. 75% in Mathematics, or 60% if it is an advanced subject.

• Romanian Diploma de Bacalaureat

  9.0 overall. Mathematics at 7.0.

• US Advanced Placements

  A high school diploma with CGPA 3.4 plus two full advanced placements, one at 4 and one at 5.

• Foundation Courses

  If your qualifications are slightly below those listed above (basically between GCSEs and A-levels), you can take a one year foundation course. Many international students also improve their English language in such a course. There exists a huge number of foundation courses of varying quality. We accept many foundation courses for entry (e.g. NCUK), but requirements are different for every course. The University of Kent also offers an International Foundation Programme with pathway Computing, which, on successful completion, guarantees entry to our computing programmes.

Direct entry to Stage 2

Direct entry to Stage 2 (but not Stage 3) is possible. We consider each case individually. Your prior experience and education must broadly cover the topics in our Stage 1 modules; you take a special bridging module to cover any unfamiliar material. Typically we demand Distinction at BTEC HND level.

Information Technology and Business Information Technology at Medway

• A-levels

  300 UCAS points from 3 A-levels plus 1 AS level. For example, BCC plus AS level C. We accept any A-level subject. If you take more than 3 ½  A-levels, then we use your best A-levels for the point calculation. An Extended Project is equivalent to an AS level.

• IB Diploma

  33 points overall or15 points at Higher Level. You can cover our general Mathematics requirement with a 4 in HL Mathematics or 5 in SL Mathematics. Note that you are likely to qualify for the Kent scholarship of academic excellence.

• BTEC National Diploma NQF / Extended Diploma QCF

  Distinction, Merit, Merit overall.

• Access Course

  We accept relevant access courses with a Mathematics component. We expect Merits in all units. The interview is particularly important to decide about an offer.

• European Baccalaureate

  75% overall. Our English requirement is covered by a 7 in English if it is language 1, 7.5 if it is language 2 or 8 if it is language 3. In Mathematics you need a 6.0.

• Cypriot Apolyterion

  17.5 overall plus two good A-levels; exceptionally one A-level. If no A-levels, then you can enter via an additional foundation course. Apolyterion Mathematics at 15 or good Mathematics in the foundation course.

• Greek Apolyterion Eniaio Lykeio

  17.5 overall plus two good A-levels; exceptionally one A-level. If no A-levels, then you can enter via an additional foundation course. Apolyterion Mathematics at 11 or good Mathematics in the foundation course.

• French Baccalauréat

  13.0 overall. Mathematics at 9. Written English at 12.5.

• German Abitur or Fachhochschulreife

  Approximately 1.9 overall. Abitur Mathematics at 4 or higher.

• Hong Kong A-levels

  Like UK A-levels (see above). Additionally, we consider the examinations in Mathematics and Natural Science subjects to be more severe and hence increase their grades by one for our calculations. E.g. a Hong Kong A-level Physics C is counted as an UK A-level B.

• Indian Standard 12

  65% overall. Mathematics 40%. English 55%, if English is the school teaching language,otherwise 65%.

• Polish Matura

  82% overall and an advanced subject at 82% and an advanced subject at 75%. 75% in Mathematics, or 60% if it is an advanced subject.

• Romanian Diploma de Bacalaureat

  8.2 overall. Mathematics at 7.0.

• US Advanced Placements

  A high school diploma with CGPA 3.2 plus two full advanced placements at 4.

• Foundation Courses

  If your qualifications are slightly below those listed above (basically between GCSEs and A-levels), you can take a one year foundation course. Many international students also improve their English language in such a course. There exists a huge number of foundation courses of varying quality. We accept many foundation courses for entry (e.g. NCUK), but requirements are different for every course. The University of Kent also offers an International Foundation Programme with pathway Computing, which, on successful completion, guarantees entry to our computing programmes.

Direct entry to Stage 2 or Stage 3

Direct entry is possible. We consider each case individually. Your prior experience and education must broadly cover the topics in our Stage 1/2 modules; you take a special bridging module to cover any unfamiliar material.