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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. Research

    Computing and Mathematical Sciences, MSc by Research

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Electronic, Electrical and Computer Engineering PhD/MSc by Research (Multimodal Interaction Technologies specialism) (Doctoral research)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Human Computer Interaction : MSc

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Mathematical Science with Computer Science BSc (Hons) / MMath

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MSc, Online Computing (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Web Computing

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Computing Science (Study abroad)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  9. Diploma

    University Diploma in Applied Computing (UDAC) University Diploma

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

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  10. Other programmes

    Computer Courses

    CECOS London College 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Foundation programme

    Computer Technology (Foundation course)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Computing Pre-Master's (Degree preparation course)

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Information Security and Computer Forensics (ISCF) Block Mode (MSc)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    Computing (part-time) (HNC)

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSc Computer Forensics

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Computer Games Art, BA (Hons)

    Teesside University 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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  18. PhD / Doctorate

    Computing and Mathematical Sciences, MPhil/PhD

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computing Science (Bachelor)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    MEng Computer Science

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

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  21. Bachelor

    Software Engineering BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computing (Three year course) (Bachelor)

    Cavendish College 🇬🇧 London, 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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