Overview

Industry and academia are pushing the boundaries of how systems can influence and improve our lives - and the impacts are being felt everywhere from healthcare to energy and finance.

With this Computer Science with Placement MSc from University of Kent, you’ll be able to kickstart an outstanding career in computing in a field of your choosing. This is a conversion course, which means you will receive a solid grounding in the core concepts you need to succeed, even if your degree was in another field.

You’ll learn the fundamentals of logic and programming - and test what you’ve learned with hands-on projects and lab work.

Designed for excellent futures

Our course has been created with the guidance of employers, enabling our graduates to secure well-paid jobs and begin exciting careers.

We welcome students with diverse backgrounds, experiences and interests. Our graduates take a variety of paths, from joining well-known companies to starting their own business. Roles include:

Programmers and software development professionals
Information Technology professional
IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
Cyber security professionals
IT consultancy

Accreditation

This course is accredited by BCS (British Computer Society). The course partially meets the requirements for a Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Project and Dissertation

Systems and Architecture

Algorithms and Logic

Software Engineering

Web-Based Information Systems Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-07-04 00:00:00 , National

More details

No fixed deadline for applications from home students, but it is recommended to apply as soon as possible; no later than three months before your start date.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in any subject. You should also have mathematical skills equivalent to a grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics.

explain your reasons for study/outline your research proposal (for research programmes). This must be a minimum of 100 words and not exceed 2,000 characters.

provide details/evidence of your qualifications

provide two academic references

provide other personal information and supporting documentation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

23500 GBP / year

≈ 23500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10000 GBP / year

≈ 10000 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Designed for excellent futures

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