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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. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Mathematics with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Electronic Engineering with Computer Science, University College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Information Systems and Computing, Birkbeck, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Object-oriented Java programming (Module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Physics with Computer Science - MPhys (F3GK)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Mathematics - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Computer Science MPhil

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Computer and Network Engineering

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science (CDT) PhD

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MSc in Computer and Electronic Security

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  12. Research

    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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  13. Other programmes

    Microsoft SQL Server

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Computing and Film Studies - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Electronic & Computer Engineering - BEng (Hons) full-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Electronics & Computer Science (MEng)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Enterprise Software Systems, Full Time, MSc, PgDip, PgCert

    University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, United Kingdom

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  19. Foundation programme

    Computing and Networking FdSc - (Foundation)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Economics with Computing - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    European Computer Driving Licence ECDL (NQ/SVQ)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Perth College 🇬🇧 Perth, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Global Computer Animation Practice BA (Hons) - (Top-up)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, 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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