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Study Computer Science & Engineering in the United Kingdom

Computer science and computer engineering cover software development, algorithms, data, networks, hardware and artificial intelligence – one of the most sought-after fields of study worldwide.

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  1. Master

    Computer Animation MSc (Master)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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    Computing: Software Technology PgCert/PgDip/MSc (Full-time): Learn skills in software development, database systems and web programming as well as research and development skills.

    Robert Gordon University 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BA(Hons) 3D Computer Animation

    Swansea Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc Computing and Information Systems (BSc, Diploma and Work Entry Route)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Software Engineering with Industrial Experience, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computer Science (with a year in industry), BEng/BSc, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Software Engineering (online) (MSc, PgD, PgC)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Advanced Software Engineering - MSc - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MEng (Hons): Computers Systems Engineering | HG64

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MSc/PGDip Ethical Hacking & Computer Security

    University of Abertay Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Advanced Computer Science with specialisation in Safe and Secure Systems (Taught Master's Degree)

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Computer and Network Engineering - MSc

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    GH46 Computing and Electronics, 4 years BEng (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    Computing & IT and a second subject (Certificate of Higher Education)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Web Computing, BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computer Systems Engineering BEng

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Computer Forensics and Systems Security, MSc

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Science | DPhil, MSc (R), MSc

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    GHK6 Computing and Electronics, 5 years MEng

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Advanced Science (Computer Sciences pathway) (Algorithmics) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Study Computer Science & Engineering in the United Kingdom – facts and figures

In the United Kingdom, 187 universities and colleges offer 2,059 Computer Science & Engineering programmes: 721 Bachelor, 552 Master and 55 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire. Institutions with the widest choice: University of London, Staffordshire University and University of Birmingham.

Degrees in Computer Science & Engineering

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Computer Science & Engineering builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Computer Science & Engineering, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Computer Science & Engineering programmes?

The directory lists 2,059 Computer Science & Engineering programmes at 187 institutions in the United Kingdom. Popular cities include London, Birmingham and Edinburgh.

How long does it take to study Computer Science & Engineering?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Computer Science & Engineering programmes in the United Kingdom?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of London, Staffordshire University, University of Birmingham, University of Kent and University of Westminster.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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