Postgrad UK 2008/2009 - (Page 75) www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK Science and Engineering 75 Computing at Kent Top 10 University Kent was voted the number 1 university for student satisfaction in the south-east of England, including London, and is in the top 10 nationally. Excellent support is provided for international students including a dedicated English Language Unit. Scholarships worth up to £5000 are available for the best applicants. The attractive campus is situated in 300 acres of parkland overlooking the medieval city of Canterbury. Teaching and student accommodation buildings are surrounded by green open spaces, fields and woods. The Computer Science Department is ranked among the best in the UK for teaching quality and is also a leading centre for research. We have strong links with industry worldwide including Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, IBM and Hewlett-Packard and our graduates enjoy an outstanding employment rate. Our MSc and PhD programmes are supported by excellent facilities including dedicated laboratories and easy access to staff. Taught Postgraduate Courses (MSc) Our internationally-recognised one-year intensive Masters courses provide up-to-date coverage of technologically and commercially important areas. Computer Science Prepares graduates from any discipline for a career in computing, or a career involving the application of computing within their original discipline. No prior knowledge of computing is required. Information Security and Biometrics Provides a thorough understanding of the theories, concepts and techniques for the design, development and effective use of secure information systems. IT Consultancy Prepares graduates for a career in information technology (IT) consultancy, particularly in relation to small and medium enterprise (SME) clients. Includes practical work experience in a real consultancy business. New programmes in the areas of computer networks (including mobile technologies), computer and information security and advanced computer science are currently under development (subject to approval). Please check our web site for the latest details. Research Programmes (PhD, MSc) We offer a thriving research environment and a substantial support package. We currently have over 50 research students. A selection of our main research areas is listed below. • Biologically inspired computing • Cognitive systems • Computing education • Concurrency, complex systems and emergent behaviours • Data mining and bioinformatics • Diagrammatic visualisation techniques • Functional programming • Information security systems • Pervasive and ubiquitous computing • Program implementation and verification • System and software engineering … For further information Tutor Postgraduate Admissions g Laboratory Computin rbury University of Kent, Cante 7NF, UK Kent CT2 +44 (0)1227 827694 t.ac.uk computer-science@ken k/pg www.cs.kent.ac.u http://www.prospects.ac.uk/PostgradUK http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/pg http://www.cs.kent.ac.uk/pg
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