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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

    Computing, Msc, City Of London College, United Kingdom

    University of Wales 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Software Engineering BSc(Hons), UCAS Code: BSc G600

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Games Development (BSc (Hons))

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Computer Games Development, BSc(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  6. Undergraduate

    Computing (Undergraduate)

    Birmingham City University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    HND Computing: Technical Support (Full Time)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Mobile Computing Swe - BEng (Hons) - Part-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  9. Postgraduate

    Software engineering ( Postgraduate module)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Technology)

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computing (Full Time)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computer and Information Security - BSc (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Computer Networks, (Network Programming) Degree, BSc Honours

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Computer Science

    Bangor University 🇬🇧 Bangor, Gwynedd County, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Geo-Informatics, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  17. Research

    Computer Science Research, King's College London, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computing and Digital Sound - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Enterprise Computing (Hewlett-Packard)* - BSc(Hons)

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

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  20. Master

    MSc Information Technology (Computing Course)

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

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  21. Master

    MSc Internet Computing

    University of Glamorgan 🇬🇧 Pontypridd, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Absolute Beginners Computing (Other Qualification)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, West Highland College 🇬🇧 Fort William, 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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