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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

    Software Engineering Online Degree – MSc, PgD, PgC (online course)

    School of Computer Science, University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  2. Minor

    School of Computer Science and Information Technology (Minor)

    Nottingham University Business School 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc

    Cranfield University at Silsoe 🇬🇧 Silsoe, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Creative Software Systems, MSc Diploma

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Computer Aided Engineering (Option of Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc)

    Cranfield University 🇬🇧 Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  7. Minor

    Computer Science (Major-Minor degree)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Computing Science (MSc, MPhil, PhD)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence (with year in industry), MEng, 5 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  10. Research

    Computing (Research)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science, Goldsmiths, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    MEng in Computing (Artificial Intelligence)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Computer Science (online) (BSc Honours)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Computing

    University of Sunderland 🇬🇧 Sunderland, United Kingdom

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  16. Research

    Computer Science Research

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Computer Science, BSc (Hons), Full-time

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MA Computer Assisted Language Learning, 1 Year, Full-time, Language and Linguistics

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  19. PhD / Doctorate

    PhD and MPhil Computing

    Glyndwr University 🇬🇧 Wrexham, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Advanced Science (Computer Sciences pathway) (Safety Critical Systems) MRes (Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Advanced Computing (Taught Postgraduate Course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSc Financial Computing (Generalist Degree for NON-Computer Science Graduates only)

    Department of Information Security, University College London 🇬🇧 Ipswich, 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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