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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. Certificate

    HNC Computing

    Merthyr Tydfil College 🇬🇧 Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc Computer Games Technology

    University of Abertay Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Bachelors)

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

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  4. Foundation programme

    Computer Science with a Foundation Year - (G651)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Computing (Web) - MSc, 1 yea rFull Time2 years Part Time

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSc in Computer Security

    Laureate Online Education in Partnership with the University of Liverpool, Laureate Online Education in Partnership with the University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MSc in Computing (Artificial Intelligence)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Other programmes

    An Introduction to Programming using Java (Part Time)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Applied Computing (honours degree)

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Undergraduate

    Computing (Undergraduate)

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

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  12. Master

    MSc Software Engineering [Measures, Models, Programming, SE Practice & Experience]

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

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Computing

    Open University Worldwide 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSc by Research (topics in the field of Computing) (Master)

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

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  17. Master

    MSc Computer Music and Performance

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc Human-Computer Interaction with Ergonomics

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

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  19. Certificate

    Postgraduate Certificate in Internet Computing and Networking

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc in Computing Sciences (with a foundation year) (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Computer Games Technology (Bachelor)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Research

    Computer Science and IT (Research)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, 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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