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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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    Computing & IT and a second subject (Honours degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Computing (Level 5) NC (Highers)

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Computing and French - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Computing and Hispanic Studies - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computing and History - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  7. Foundation programme

    Computing and Networking FdSc - (Foundation)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computing and Philosophy - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Computing BSc (Hons) (Highers)

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

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  10. Certificate

    Computing HNC (Highers)

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

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    Computing with Cyber Security (Level 6) NC (Highers)

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

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  12. Bachelor

    Economics with Computing - BSc (Hons) (Part time)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Electronic and Computer Engineering Masters/MSc (Postgraduate continuing professional development course)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Electronic and Computer Engineering Masters/MSc with Industrial Studies (Postgraduate taught degrees)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    European Computer Driving Licence (Highers)

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

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  17. Undergraduate

    Mathematics & Computer Science, King's College London, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MEng in Computer Engineering

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MEng in Computer Engineering (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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    MMath in Mathematics with Computer Science (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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    NEW COURSE in Computing

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, 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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