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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.

  • 2,059 programmes
  • 187 institutions
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  1. PhD / Doctorate

    Software Engineering, University College London, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Computer Animation - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Forensics & Security | BSc (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Computer Science (MPhil)

    University College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computer Science - BSc (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  7. Certificate

    Introduction to Enabling Software Certificate of Attendance

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

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  8. Master

    MRes Computer Science

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc Software Engineering, Part-time day release

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Software Engineering, MSc

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BEng (Hons) Computer Systems and Electronics

    Swansea Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    FdSc Applied Computing (End User Support)

    University Campus Suffolk 🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Games Software Development - MComp

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Introduction to Rhino 3D Modelling Software, - CPD Course

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

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  16. Master

    MEng, Mathematics and Computer Science (GG1K)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    Mobile Computing Applications - MSc

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    MSc Computer Forensics

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    MSc/PGDip Computing Systems

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Oceanography and Computing BSc (Hons)

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

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  21. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Networking

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Computer and Network Engineering - BEng (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, 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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