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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

    MA 3D Computer Animation

    Swansea Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MEng in Computing

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Networks)

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

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  4. Master

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

    Cranfield University at Silsoe 🇬🇧 Silsoe, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computing (Bachelor) (2012)

    Liverpool Hope University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    Computer Science (Research)

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Computing and IT

    Aylesbury College 🇬🇧 Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    Applied Computing (End User Support)

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Science (4 Years Including Foundation Year), 4 Years, Full-time, International Academy, G403

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc Honours Computer Science with Foundation

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Computer Science (Undergraduate)

    Pembroke College, Cambridge 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  13. Diploma

    PG Diploma in Software Development (Conversion)

    Queen`s University of Belfast 🇬🇧 Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Software & Systems Security | MSc

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Creative Computing (Bachelor)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD/MSc by Research (Railway Systems specialism) (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Masters of Research in Computer Science, Block Release

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BEng Computer Networks (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), G421

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BMus/BSc (Hons) Music Computing

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc in Computing Sciences (with a foundation year)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  22. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science, PhD, 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, 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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