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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

    Computer Science MSc (Taught Degree)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Certificate

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

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Software Development - BSc (Hons) (Part time)

    Cardiff Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  4. Diploma

    Software Engineering for Financial Services - Postgraduate Diploma

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  6. Diploma

    University Diploma in Applied Computing (UDAC), University Diploma (International students)

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

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  7. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computing Games Development (Top-up)

    University of Wolverhampton 🇬🇧 Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Financial Computing with Professional Practice BSc (Undergraduate) (Bachelor)

    Brunel University 🇬🇧 Middlesex, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc Intelligent Computer Games Development

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Software Engineering, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Computer Security with Forensics - MComp

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  12. Certificate

    Computing and IT (Certificate of Higher Education)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Computing, PhD

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Forensic Computing and Security BSc (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSci in Mathematics and Computer Science

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Advanced Computer Science MRes (Part-time course for 2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Other programmes

    Computer Science

    International College Wales Swansea (ICWS), Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Security and Resilience) BSc Honours (I190)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Science and Electronic Engineering MEng (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  21. Foundation programme

    International Foundation Programme Computer Science -

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MSc Intelligent Systems and Robotics, 1 Year, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, 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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