This is a conversion course intended for graduates with little or no prior knowledge of computer science.
This conversion course has been designed to provide graduates from any discipline with an introduction to computer science and artificial intelligence to develop skills to restart your career, get into technology and succeed within an evolving industry.
The Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) course prepares graduates for a career in computing, or a career involving the application of computing and artificial intelligence for problem solving in any professional field. Working with the latest technologies, you develop skills which will boost your career prospects as computer science is used for problem solving in every industry. You can explore a wide range of personal interests and career ambitions through a wide range of optional modules.
Graduates from our computer science conversion courses have successfully achieved careers with leading software, technology, and commercial global companies such as IBM, Cisco, Logica/CMG, Pfizer, Reuters, Shell and Zurich Financial.
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.
April and June programmes subject to academic approval
The School also has a makerspace, The Shed, which offers exciting teaching and collaboration opportunities. Among other equipment it contains a milling machine, 3D printers, laser cutter and extensive space for building and making digital artefacts.
Strong links with industry underpin all our work, notably with Cisco Systems Inc, Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, Nvidia, Erlang Solutions, GCHQ and Google.
Our programmes are taught by leading researchers who are experts in their fields. The School of Computing at Kent is home to several authors of leading computer science textbooks.
The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
Learn more about Pre-Master's
You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Pathway Tuition Fees 2024-25 |
| International Foundation Year (IFY) | £17,995 |
| International Year Zero | £12,995 – £17,995 |
| Pre-Master’s (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) | £9,995 – £12,500 |
| Please note: Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at University of Kent. |
We can offer you up to £4,500 off tuition of your pathway programme.
Please note you’ll have to apply for a pathway scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
2024/25: All international students will receive 16% of University of Kent tuition fees per year, for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes. These are available for students from all countries and are automatic on application. For more information please contact admissions or your in-country representative.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
Want to learn more about life as a student one of our pathway colleges? Talk to one of our students now.
