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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 Game Development, BSc (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc Advanced Web Engineering, 1 Year, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Advanced Science (Computer Sciences pathway) (Data Mining) MRes

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Computing - MSc/PgD/PgC (Part time)

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MEng Computer Science with, Study Abroad (Entry by transfer)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

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

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

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  8. Master

    Computer Science, MSc

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Computing MSc

    University of Wales College, Newport 🇬🇧 Caerleon, Newport, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc Computing (3rd year)

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

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  11. Master

    Computer Forensics, MSc

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology

    University of Abertay Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Computer Science with Games Technology BSc (Hons)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    Computing - MPhil/PhD

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Computing, MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert, Full-time, part-time

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Science (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), G401

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Computer-Aided Engineering, Full Time & Part Time, MSc & PgDip

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

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  19. Bachelor

    BEng Honours Mobile and Web Computing with Foundation

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Maths (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Computing (Pre-Masters)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Advanced Computing Science MSc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, 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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