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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

    Software Engineering for Financial Services MSc

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Applied Computing

    Division of Medical Sciences, University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

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

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  4. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Forensic and Security)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc Honours (G600)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  7. Undergraduate

    Computer Science with Law (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computer Systems Engineering (Centre-based), CID1077, BSc (Hons), 1 Year, Full Time

    University of Sunderland 🇬🇧 Sunderland, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Computing (Masters degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  10. Other programmes

    Information Technology (Computing) - FdSc, 2 yearsFull Time

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    MSc Software Engineering (Master)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computing - BSc(Hons)

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

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  13. Master

    Computing with Vision and Imaging (MSc)

    University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Software and Electronic Engineering (Bachelor)

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Software Engineering (3 Years) [BSc] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Science

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Computer Science (International Programme), MEng, 4 years

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Mathematics - BSc (GG41)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Computing and ICT (Prostgrad)

    Open University, Institute of Educational Technology 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Department of Computer Science (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  22. Certificate

    Forensic Computing MSc/PgDip/PgCert

    Cranfield University at Silsoe 🇬🇧 Silsoe, 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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