Computer Science BSc (Hons)

<strong>Step into the world of innovation with a Computer Science degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. If youre passionate about technology, this course will give you the tools to design smarter systems, tackle cyber threats, and handle Big Data.</strong><br/><br/>With a focus on practical learning, this Computer Science degree will equip you with the skills employers are looking for, whether you’re aiming to become a software developer, data analyst, cybersecurity expert, or cloud infrastructure engineer.<br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Learn how to secure networks and cloud systems using cryptographic techniques to protect data from cyber threats.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain practical skills in designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based systems used by major tech companies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore how to analyse Big Data and apply Artificial Intelligence to solve real-world problems.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand the ethical, legal, and environmental impact of technology and how to create responsible, sustainable systems.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Work on real-world computing challenges in collaboration with industry experts, building experience that prepares you for a professional tech career.<br/><br/><br/><br/>With a focus on sustainability, ethical AI, and responsible data practices, you’ll learn how to develop technology that is secure, energy-efficient, and socially responsible. By integrating problem-solving, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility, this degree will prepare you to lead and innovate in the fast-changing world of technology.<br/><br/>Whether youre securing networks, optimising data systems, or designing large scale computing solutions, you’ll graduate ready to make a meaningful impact in both the tech industry and society.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University, you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study. <br/><br/>Ranked 1st in the UK for graduate employment (HESA: Graduate Outcomes 2023), Christ Church is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. Film production students can showcase their creativity in the fully-equipped Film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational skills in mock crime scenes, and medicine students can get a taste of life as a doctor in simulated hospital wards. <br/><br/>With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With Christ Church's societies including Music, Table Tennis, Cheese & Wine and Drama, you're bound to meet your friends for life. <br/><br/>Apply now to secure your place at Christ Church this September.