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Description
Graduates who can offer employers a thorough understanding of the application of computing to business situations, in addition to another specialism, are in great demand.
This degree lets you combine the subject of computing with another of your choice. Optional subjects include business administration, philosophy, film, languages and many others. These courses focus on the practical application of computers rather than the more theoretical aspects of computer science. You can choose to spend either a half or a quarter of your time studying computing the remainder is spent studying your other subject.
Many students choose to do a year in industry. This gives you work experience, a salary and the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation. The Kent IT Clinic option offers the opportunity to learn how to become an IT Consultant by providing computing support to local businesses while earning credit towards your degree.
The School of Computing is an internationally recognised Centre of Excellence for programming education, with 95% of our research judged to be of international quality. The School is also home to two National Teaching Fellows, authors of widely used textbooks and award-winning Java teaching systems such as BlueJ and Greenfoot.
Independent rankings
Modern languages were ranked 14th for student satisfaction in The Guardian University Guide 2014.
Computer Science at Kent was ranked 15th out of 105 for graduate employment prospects in The Complete University Guide 2014. And, in the National Student Survey 2013, 94% of Kent Web Computing students were satisfied with the quality of their course.
Detailed Course Facts
Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee- GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
- GBP 14860 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 48 months Partnership Joint Languages Take an IELTS test
- English
Course Content
The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take wild modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.
Stage 1
Possible modules may include:
CO320 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
CO324 - Computer Systems
CO520 - Further Object-Oriented Programming
CO323 - Databases and the Web
CO328 - Human Computer Interaction
LS300 - Learning Spanish 3 (Post A Level)
LS302 - Intensive Learning Spanish 1 (Beginners)
LS312 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture
LS313 - Introduction to Hispanic Culture
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Stage 2
Possible modules may include:
CO531 - Software Engineering Practice
CO831 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
CO832 - Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
CO535 - IT Consultancy Practice 1
CO600 - Project
CO620 - Research Project
CO636 - Cognitive Neural Networks
CO639 - Electronic Commerce
CO641 - Computer Graphics and Animation
CO643 - Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
CO646 - Computing in the Classroom
CO327 - Web Applications
CO520 - Further Object-Oriented Programming
CO522 - Algorithms, Data structures and Complexity
CO324 - Computer Systems
CO320 - Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
CO321 - Introduction to Information Systems
CO525 - Dynamic Web
CO526 - Distributed Systems and Networks
CO527 - Operating Systems and Architecture
CO528 - Introduction to Intelligent Systems
CO529 - Human Computer Interaction
CO532 - Database Systems
CO534 - IT Consultancy Methods
LS504 - Learning Spanish 3B(Intensive Post A-Level)
LS505 - Learning Spanish 4
LS513 - Spanish Literature: Identity
LS515 - Catalan Culture
LS548 - Contemporary Spanish Cinema
LS555 - Voices of a Continent - 20th Century Latin American Poets
LS568 - Second Year Extended Essay
LS571 - After Dictatorship: Spain and Latin America
LS574 - Key Texts in Spain and Latin America - 20th Century
LS562 - The Legacy of Inequality: Race and Ethnicity in Latin America
LA516 - Women Writers in the Portuguese Speaking World
You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage
Year in industry
There is an option on some of our joint honours programmes to spend a year working in industry between Stages 2 and 3. Our dedicated Placement Team can help you find a placement and support you during the year. Our students go to a wide range of compan
Stage 3
Possible modules may include:
LS506 - Learning Spanish 5
CO832 - Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery
CO831 - Mobile and Ubiquitous Computing
CO646 - Computing in the Classroom
CO643 - Computing Law and Professional Responsibility
CO641 - Computer Graphics and Animation
CO639 - Electronic Commerce
CO636 - Cognitive Neural Networks
CO535 - IT Consultancy Practice 1
CO531 - Software Engineering Practice
CO529 - Human Computer Interaction
CO534 - IT Consultancy Methods
CO532 - Database Systems
CO528 - Introduction to Intelligent Systems
CO527 - Operating Systems and Architecture
CO526 - Distributed Systems and Networks
CO525 - Dynamic Web
CO321 - Introduction to Information Systems
CO324 - Computer Systems
CO522 - Algorithms, Data structures and Complexity
CO520 - Further Object-Oriented Programming
CO327 - Web Applications
CO600 - Project
CO620 - Research Project
LA515 - Gender and Sexuality in Afro-Luso-Brazilian Cinema
LS517 - Spanish Literature: Sexuality
LS556 - Voices of a Continent - 20th Century Latin American Poets
LS550 - Reading Monstrosity in Iberian Culture
LS554 - Writing the Cuban Revolution
LS563 - Terrorism and State Terror in Latin America
LS567 - Final Year Dissertation
SCL501 - Languages in the Classroom
English Language Requirements
IELTS band : 6.5
To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to
take an IELTS test.Requirements
The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement
- A level: ABB
- GCSE: Grade C in a modern European language other than English
- Access to HE Diploma: The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma): The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
- International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 at HL, including a modern European language other than English at 4 HL or 5 SL
Work Experience
No work experience is required.
Want to improve your English level for admission?
Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Related Scholarships*
- Academic Excellence Scholarship
"The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."
- Access Bursary
Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.
- Alumni Bursary
Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students
* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Kent.