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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. Certificate

    Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Certificate in IT (Undergraduate in Computing and IT)

    London School of Science and Technology 🇬🇧 Wembley, London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Electronic & Software Engineering (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Electronic and Computer Systems Engineering MEng

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Engineering (Computer Aided)

    Runshaw College 🇬🇧 Leyland, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MRes in Advanced Computing

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MSc Financial Software Engineering, 1 Year, Full-time, Computational Finance and Economic Agents

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Software and Electronic Systems Engineering (Bachelors)

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

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  9. Master

    Software Engineering for Financial Services - MSc

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Physics with Computing with Placement | F309

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc Honours Computer Networks Degree (Bachelor)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Computational Neuroscience and Cognitive Robotics MSc (Postgraduate course)

    School of Psychology, University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Computer Games Technology - MSc

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Computing and Human Geography (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Computing and Internet Systems (MSc)

    PRIFYSGOL BANGOR UNIVERSITY, Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor Gwynedd, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Computing, BSc (Hons)

    Anglia Ruskin University 🇬🇧 Cambridge, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Forensic Computing - BSc (Hons)

    University of Wales College, Newport 🇬🇧 Caerleon, Newport, United Kingdom

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  19. Postgraduate

    Quantum Information and Computing (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Software Engineering - MEng - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Spanish and Welsh (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Uclan Fd Computing

    Carlisle College 🇬🇧 Carlisle, 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?

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