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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. PhD / Doctorate

    Computing (Graduate Teaching Assistantship / PhD Studentship)

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Digital Signal and Image Processing (Option of Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc)

    Cranfield University at Silsoe 🇬🇧 Silsoe, United Kingdom

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  3. Research

    Electronics and Computer Science (Research)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Forensic Computing, MSc

    Canterbury Christ Church University 🇬🇧 Kent , Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MSc in Advanced Computing

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Networks with Foundation Year

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computing

    University of Abertay Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Applied Computing (Undergraduate)

    University of Cumbria 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Computer Forensics and the Law, MSc

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science (PhD)

    University of Chester 🇬🇧 Chester, United Kingdom

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  12. Research

    Computer Science Research

    University of Brighton 🇬🇧 Brighton East Sussex, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    MEng Computer Science (Undergraduate)

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

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  15. Master

    Computer Security and Forensics MSc (Master)

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    Computing, HNC, Level 4 (Part-time course)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Financial Engineering in C++ (Computational Finance Using Advanced... (Short Course)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Advanced Software Engineering, King's College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computer Games and Visual Effects, BA (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Networking, MSc

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Computing MEng

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Computing Science (Postgraduate) (Research )

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, 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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