School of Computing - current students

School of Computing

Events, news updates and support for current students at the School of Computing.

School of Computing events

See the student events calendar for more events open to all Kent students.     

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Have your say

Want to make a change to the Computing student experience? Consider giving feedback about your course via Coursemates on the KSU website. 

Find out more ways to give feedback and how we're acting on this on our Your Uni Your Say webpage. 

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Getting support

Academic contacts and support teams

School of Computing key contacts:

Support teams

We have a range of support available to help you get the most of your time at Kent. Our School support teams include:

  • Programmes Admin
  • Research Programmes Admin
  • Engagement Support
  • Student Experience

Our School

Computing at Kent is at the forefront of technological innovation and computer science education. Our dynamic and inclusive community empowers students to excel in an ever-changing technological landscape. Students benefit from our well-equipped building with high-specification computing facilities, Hackspace, Biosensing laboratory and Cognitive Robotics laboratory. Students are supported by peer-led homework clubs and drop-in sessions that provide ready access to academic guidance.

Our teaching is firmly grounded in ongoing research, and this research-led approach, combined with our commitment to academic excellence and innovation, helps prepare our students for the evolving demands of the computing industry.  

Subjects:

  • Computer Science
  • Advanced Computer Science
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cyber Security
  • Software Engineering
  • Business Information Technology

Postgraduate study

Our postgraduate taught programmes are split between our advanced level courses and conversion courses. Our advanced PGT courses are for students within the School to advance their knowledge and skills, whereas our conversion courses are for students with an undergraduate degree outside of Computing who want to begin their journey in Computer Science. 

World-leading research

Our world-leading and internationally-excellent research addresses issues within the realms of Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, Robotics, Cyber Security and Programming Languages with emphases on real world applications from health to crime prevention.  

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