About Cyber Security - Msc in University of Kent
This MSc is aimed at computing graduates with strong programming skills seeking careers as cyber security professionals or careers that need a systematic and deep understanding of the subject. It would also be an excellent starting point for those wishing to carry out further research in cyber security. Taught Master’s programmes are available with an optional industrial placement.
Our world-leading researchers, in key areas such as cyber security, programming languages, computational intelligence and data science, earned us an outstanding result in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). Our submission was ranked 12th in the UK for research intensity, with an impressive 98% of our research judged to be of international quality.
Strong links with industry underpin all our work, notably with Cisco Systems Inc, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Nvidia, Erlang Solutions, GCHQ and Google.
Our programmes are taught by leading researchers who are experts in their fields. The School of Computing at Kent is home to several authors of leading computer science textbooks.
While studying with us, you can gain work experience through an industrial placement. Our dedicated placement team can help you gain a suitable paid position and provide support throughout your placement.
We have a large range of equipment providing both Linux and PC-based systems. Our resources include a multicore enterprise server and a virtual machine server that supports computer security experiments.
The School also has a makerspace, The Shed, which offers exciting teaching and collaboration opportunities. Among other equipment it contains a milling machine, 3D printers, laser cutter and extensive space for building and making digital artefacts.
Academic qualification equivalents
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For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master’s), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W; 5.5 in S&L)
- TOEFL IBT: 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R; 21 in W; 17 in L; 20 in S
- PTE: 62 overall with 60 in each subtest
Highlights
| Establishment Year |
1965 |
| Location |
Canterbury, England |
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Rural |
| Student Enrollment |
19,860 |
| Endowment |
£ 5.528 million |
| Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
| Financial Support |
Available |
| Campus Housing |
Available |
University of Kent Cost of Attendance
| Expenses |
Estimated cost (in GBP) |
| Undergraduate Fee |
15,200-18,400 |
| Postgraduate Fee |
16,000-19,000 |
| Average cost of living |
12,968 |
