

The award-winning Java teaching systems BlueJ and Greenfoot were developed at Kent.You can join student-led groups with an interest in Computing including TinkerSoc, our ‘tinkering’ society.

You have access to our creative makerspace, The Shed, both to support your work and for personal interest.Academic support is available through web-based information systems, podcasts and web forums and we run a peer-mentoring scheme.Many of our students take a year in industry our dedicated staff guide you through the process.Kent is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, with staff who are world-leading experts.Why study a Computer Science degree at Kent You learn the fundamentals of computer science with a focus in your final year on cyber security. A deep understanding of computing puts you in a great position to influence the future as well as opening up excellent employment prospects and well-paid careers. Computer Science is an exciting and rapidly evolving subject that affects every area of our lives.
