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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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    Web Programming using PHP/MySQL | Part 1 (Short Course)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Computer Science (with Placement) 4yr | G401

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BEng Computer Systems Engineering (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), H651

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  4. Foundation programme

    Computing and IT Practice (Foundation degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Computing Science MRes

    Staffordshire University 🇬🇧 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  7. Research

    Computing AQA GCE A2-level

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma (seven months full time) in Internet Computing and Network Security

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Software Engineering | MSc

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BEng Electronic Engineering (Including Year Abroad), 4 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), H611

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Computer Networks and Security (Bachelor)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Computer Science (M.Phil)

    University of Chester 🇬🇧 Chester, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Applied Computing Bournemouth University BSc (Hons) Top-Up

    Bridgwater College 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Computing

    Brooklands College 🇬🇧 Weybridge, Surrey, Ashford, Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Computing

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

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  17. Certificate

    HNC Computing (Networking or Software)

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  19. Scholarship

    Computerised Bookkeeping Award

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Computing - BSc (Hons) (Part time)

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Computational Engineering: Electromagnetics Msc (Postgraduate taught course)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Computer and Electronic Systems (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, 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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