IT

Why IT at Kingston

Kingston University holds silver certification from the National Cyber Security Centre and partners with GCHQ as an Academic Centre of Excellence in cyber security education. These credentials reflect its capacity to train international-level specialists who tackle digital threats while advancing technological innovation. The university’s infrastructure features high-performance computing systems, NoobLab programming environments, and dedicated cyber security labs equipped with professional tools like Splunk, Nessus, and Kali Linux.

Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

The Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence BSc (Hons) weaves foundational theory with applied skills across statistics, data analysis, and machine learning. Representatives from Google and IBM regularly visit campus for lectures and workshops that connect coursework to industry challenges. Students build project portfolios of increasing complexity while addressing sociotechnical dimensions, and the year’s top performer receives an annual prize from the British Computer Society.

Computer Science at Kingston University

Computer Science BSc (Hons) concentrates on industry priorities—from software development and project management to interface design and network security. Specialized learning pathways let students gradually deepen their expertise while building online portfolios of applications and design solutions. This approach delivers both theoretical understanding of system architecture and hands-on experience applying technologies to real challenges, which proves essential when graduates enter the workforce.

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Cyber Security & Digital Forensics BSc (Hons) addresses the growing shortage of specialists who can counter cybercrime. Coursework spans ethical hacking—password cracking, vulnerability scanning, and social engineering—alongside security operations functions like threat analysis and incident response. The curriculum aligns with recognized certifications from CompTIA, EC-Council, and Splunk, while practical sessions unfold in a specialized lab featuring dual-boot Linux/Windows systems and forensic equipment.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Robotic Engineering and Artificial Intelligence MEng/BEng (Hons) explores autonomous systems, computer vision, and intelligent control within global contexts. International teams collaborate on projects that cultivate cross-cultural perspectives—capabilities modern engineers need when designing solutions ranging from industrial manipulators to space robots. The programme integrates UN Sustainable Development Goals into professional training, teaching students how AI can generate systems with positive social impact.

Information Systems

Information Systems MSc carries accreditation from the British Computer Society and develops competencies in complex IT system design that bridge technical development with strategic leadership. Participants master IT project management through Agile methodology, knowledge engineering, and business analytics—areas where employers across industries seek talent. Modular structure with weekly teaching blocks accommodates professional commitments, while a year-long placement option provides practical experience with big data and IT infrastructure management.