Taught postgraduate courses
The School of Computing is recognised for its world-leading research and has been ranked among the top universities for studying Computer Science in the UK. We are a flourishing community of about 70 staff and 70 postgraduate students. We have strong links with industry worldwide including Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, IBM and Hewlett-Packard. Our graduates enjoy an excellent employment rate. Funding is available for well-qualified students of any nationality. International students voted Kent the best university in the UK for English language support. (More about us)
| Masters courses |
Each of these taught Masters courses is available in several formats, including:
- With an optional work placement
- 12-month intensive MSc for graduates with a good Honours degree
- 2-year International Masters for overseas students with an ordinary Bachelors degree
- Full-time or part-time
Conversion Masters courses for graduates of any discipline
- MSc Computer Science - no prior knowledge of computing is required
- MSc Molecular Computing - new, available from September 2011
Advanced Masters courses for graduates of computing and related subjects
- MSc Advanced Computer Science - offers a flexible choice from a variety of advanced topics
- MSc Advanced Computer Science (Computational Intelligence)
- MSc Advanced Programming for Multi-core Systems - new, available from September 2011
- MSc Advanced Software Development - new, available from September 2011
- MSc Computer Security
- MSc Molecular Computing - new, available from September 2011
- MSc Networks and Security - replaces MSc Distributed Systems and Networks
IT and Business Masters courses delivered jointly with Kent Business School
- MSc Computing and Entrepreneurship
- MSc IT Consultancy - includes practical work experience in a real consultancy business
Related courses (formats may vary)
- MSc Information Security and Biometrics - run jointly with School of Engineering and Digital Arts
- MSc Biomedical Imaging - offered by the School of Biosciences
- MSc Computer Animation - offered by the School of Engineering and Digital Arts
- Research degrees (PhD / MPhil / MSc)
| Pre-Masters courses |
Graduate Diploma for students with an ordinary Bachelors degree
- GDip Computing - no prior knowledge of computing is required
- GDip Computer Science - for graduates of computing and related subjects
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Note
This web page provides advance information about courses in the coming academic year. We believe the details are accurate at the time of writing but they may be subject to change.
" Having a Kent MSc gave me a head start in the jobs market. Interviewers seemed especially interested in my experience of group work as a team member and as a team leader. I had several interesting offers from, among others, Telecoms and Consulting companies, and was able to choose the one that seemed to offer the best prospects for the future. "
Paul Kilgour, MSc Computer Science 2006 (read more)