School of Computing

About the School of Computing

The School of Computing at Kent is at the forefront of technological innovation and computer science education, empowering students to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Our dynamic and inclusive community fosters excellence through cutting-edge research in cyber security, data science, programming languages and systems, and computational intelligence. You’ll collaborate with outstanding academics who share your passion and benefit from strong industry partnerships that provide practical, future-ready skills.

Kent’s School of Computing offers a diverse and flexible portfolio of postgraduate programmes designed to suit a wide range of interests and career goals. Our Computer Science courses are accredited by the BCS (British Computer Society) and our Cyber Security programme has been accredited by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC).

Many of our programmes are available with both full-time and part-time study options, and include opportunities for industry collaboration and research-led projects that enhance your practical experience and employability.

We also offer conversion programmes, ideal for those looking to start an exciting new career in computing with no prior computing knowledge required.

You can begin your postgraduate journey in computing at the University of Kent in either January or September, giving you the flexibility to choose a start date that works best for you.

Whether through our taught or research programmes, we equip you with the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to explore new frontiers in your field. At Kent, we’re committed to enabling our graduates to drive positive change—whether in industry or academia—and shape the technologies of tomorrow.