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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

    MSc. Computing

    Kensington College of Business 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Software Development for Animation, Games and Effects BSc (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

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

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  4. Research

    Computer Science By Research - MSc

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computing BSc (Hons)

    University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

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  7. Certificate

    Translation and Computer-Assisted Translation Tools , MSc Diploma Certificate

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computer Science (BEng)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Computing - MSc, 1 yea rFull Time2 years Part Time

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MSc Software Engineering

    Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    PGCE, PGCE Computing and IT (11 -18) (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  12. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma Computer Science

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    Computing Science (Certificate of Higher Education)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  15. Research

    Distributed, parallel and pervasive computing (Research)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    BSc Computing Science

    Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Computer Science (with Study Abroad) G404 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science, MPhil; PhD

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  19. Teacher training

    Intelligent Systems and Computer Assisted Education

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Systems Engineering MEng - MEng

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Computing & Information Technology

    Wigan and Leigh College 🇬🇧 Wigan, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Computing (Research)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, 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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