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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. Postgraduate

    Computer Forensics & E-Discovery (Postgraduate)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Computer Networks (Bachelor)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Computing

    Faculty of Business and Creative Industries, University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, United Kingdom

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  4. Diploma

    Computing and IT (Diploma of Higher Education)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    International Foundation Programme in Computing, Information Technology and Engineering (University Certificate)

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

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  7. Master

    MSc Enterprise Information Systems (Computing Course)

    Bournemouth University, School of Design, Engineering & Computing 🇬🇧 Dorset Poole, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    PhD Study in Computer Science, Queen Mary, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Software Engineering - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Software Engineering - MSc

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Computer Games Modelling and Animation BA Hons

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computer Networking, Full Time, BSc & BSc (Hons)

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

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  13. Foundation programme

    Computer Software Development (with foundation year) G601

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Computer Systems Engineering including a Foundation Year - BEng (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computing (Networking, Security and Forensics) - BSc (Hons), 3 yearsFull Time4 yearsSandwich

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  17. Foundation programme

    Foundation Degree in Computing

    Merthyr Tydfil College 🇬🇧 Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc Software Engineering, Part-time evening only

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Certificate

    Postgraduate Certificate in Computer and Electronic Security

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

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  20. Bachelor

    BSc Honours Forensic Computing Degree (Bachelor)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Computing and IT Practice (Diploma of Higher Education)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    Master of Science in Computer Security

    University of Liverpool Online 🇬🇧 Liverpool, 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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