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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. Bachelor

    Computing: Networking Swe - BSc/BSc (Hons) - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Pure Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Joint honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Information Systems (Bachelor)

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Computer Science Degree, BSc Honours

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Certificate

    Computer Science MSc/PGDip/PGCert (Full-time)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computing and Information Systems (DL) - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computing BSc (Hons) (part-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MEng Computer Science with Distributed Systems and Networks | G4G5 | 4 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  10. Certificate

    Network Computing, MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) (International students)

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

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  11. Bachelor

    Pure Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Scientific Computing (MSc) (Taught Course)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Software and Electronic Engineering (Bachelor)

    Department of Engineering, University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Software Engineering - MSc

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Software Systems Engineering, University College London, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Computer Science (Single Honours)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Computer Science (Undergraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Physics, BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Computer Systems And Networks Swe - BEng (Hons) - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Computing (Postgraduate diploma)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  22. Postgraduate

    Computing for Financial Markets (Taught Postgraduate Course)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, 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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