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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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  • 187 institutions
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  1. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Games (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), G612

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Computing - MSc/PgD/PgC

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  3. Scholarship

    Scholarships to Developed Commonwealth Countries (Scholarship for International Postgraduate Students)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Computer Science with a year in industry (Bachelor)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Advanced Science (Computer Sciences pathway) (Data Mining) MRes(Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Science (Year Abroad)

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computing Science (Bachelor)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

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

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

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  10. Master

    Computing, MSc

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    International Foundation Certificate in Computing

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Advanced Computing, King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Advanced Visualization, Virtual Environments and Computer Animation (MRes)

    PRIFYSGOL BANGOR UNIVERSITY, Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    PGCE Secondary Computer Science Didsbury Campus, Manchester Full Time

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Distributed Computing and e-Science (Option of Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc)

    Cranfield University at Silsoe 🇬🇧 Silsoe, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Advanced Science (Computer Sciences pathway) (Safety Critical Systems) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Computer Aided Manufacturing and Automation Higher National Certificate

    Bridgwater College 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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  19. Foundation programme

    Computer Networking and Systems Engineering - Milton Keynes College (Foundation degree)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Computing (Bachelor)

    Cavendish College 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Computer Science with a year abroad (Bachelor)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    G601 Software Engineering, 5 years MEng

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, 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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