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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. Scholarship

    Computerised Payroll IAB Award Level 3

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD/MSc by Research (Emerging Device Technology specialism) (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Welsh (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computer Science and Philosophy (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  6. Foundation programme

    Foundation Year Science and Engineering with a Foundation Year (Computing, Mathematics & Digital Science route) Full Time Sandwich All Saints Campus, Manchester

    Manchester Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MEng Computer Science | G401 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Electronic Security

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

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  9. Postgraduate

    Computer and Network Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Postgraduate

    Computer Science and Software Engineering (Postgraduate)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Certificate

    Computing - Distance Learning MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)

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

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  12. Master

    Forensic Computing, MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert, Full-time, part-time, Distance Learning

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  13. Certificate

    HNC in Computing (L4)

    Merthyr Tydfil College 🇬🇧 Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    MSc Artificial Intelligence with Robotics [Artificial Life, Robotics, Neural Computation, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence]

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

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  16. Master

    MSc Computer Science

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Network Computing MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)

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

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  18. Diploma

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

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computer Games Development BSc Hons (Bachelor)

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

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  20. Bachelor

    Computer Games Programming BSc(Hons)

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Computer Gaming and Animation Technology, BSc (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  22. Certificate

    Computing - Distance Learning, MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD), Distance Learning

    Staffordshire University 🇬🇧 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, 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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