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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. Master

    MSc Computing

    Glyndwr University 🇬🇧 Wrexham, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Philosophy with Computer Science (V5G4) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Computer Games (Undergraduate)

    Teesside University 🇬🇧 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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  4. Foundation programme

    Computer Science (University full-time degree programme including a Foundation Year)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    Computer Science MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)

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

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  7. Master

    Computer Systems Engineering BEng or MEng (Hons)

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Computer Systems Engineering with Professional Development MEng (Undergraduate) (Masters)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  9. Diploma

    Higher National Diploma in Computing

    Barking & Dagenham College 🇬🇧 Romford Essex, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Studies

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc Web Science (Computer Science)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Critical Software Engineering : MSc

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Electronics and Computer Science PhD Research Programmes (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  15. Foundation programme

    Science and Computing foundation

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computing and Mathematics BSc Hons (Bachelor)

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

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  17. Bachelor

    Forensic Computing - BSc(Hons)

    University of the West of England, Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Software Engineering (Bachelor)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BEng Computers with Electronics, 3 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), GH4P

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Computer Networks (Mobile Computing) Degree, BSc Honours

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Computer Reservations (Galileo System) (part time

    Cavendish College 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, 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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