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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. Certificate

    International Foundation Certificate in Music Computing

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Foundation programme

    Computer Aided Engineering (University full-time degree programme including a Foundation Year)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Games Development, Full Time, BSc & BSc (Hons)

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

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  4. Bachelor

    Computing (Bachelor)

    Liverpool Hope University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MEng Computer Science and Electronics (GH46)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  7. Diploma

    Professional Diploma in Software Development

    Cavendish College 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computer and Digital Forensics, BSc (Hons)

    Teesside University 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Computer Science and Philosophy (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Computer Forensic Investigation MSc

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science and Information Systems, Birkbeck, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Games Development (Full Time)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Games), BSc(Hons)

    University of Brighton 🇬🇧 Brighton East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  15. Diploma

    Graduate Diploma in Computed Tomography (CT)

    UCD School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin 🇬🇧 Dublin 4, Ireland, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computer Character Animation, BA (Hons)

    Teesside University 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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  17. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science and Technology, PhD

    University of Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computer Science with Intelligent Systems (Bachelor)

    Kings College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MSc Networked Computer Systems

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

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  20. Master

    Computer and Network Security, Msc

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science

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

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  22. Certificate

    HNC Computing

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, 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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