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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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  • 187 institutions
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  1. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons): Physics with Computing | F308

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Cloud Computing, MSc

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Games Technology (Programming) (Top-up) BSc(Hons) (Full time course, Top-up)

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computer Science (Undergraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Computer Vision Engineering - MSc(Eng)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  7. Undergraduate

    Computing (International Programme of Study) (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computing and the Digital Image - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    Computing Science MEng

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MEng Software Engineering | G600 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Spanish Studies and Computing : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Networks)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Computer Science MPhil

    The University of Manchester, Manchester Doctoral College 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  15. Certificate

    Computing (Postgraduate certificate)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Computing (Short course)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Computing - BSc/BSc (Hons) - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Computing: Games Development MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD)

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

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  19. Master

    MEng Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence | G4GR | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    MSc Computer Science

    Glyndwr University 🇬🇧 Wrexham, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Software Engineering BSc(Hons)

    University of Huddersfield 🇬🇧 Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Software Engineering, BEng Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, 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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