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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

    Computer Aided Engineering, BEng(Hons)

    University of Central Lancashire 🇬🇧 Preston, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Computer Networking (PT), Part Time, BSc

    University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

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

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computing (Undergraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    Computing - Applied

    Division of Medical Sciences, University of Dundee 🇬🇧 Dundee, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    MEng Electronics and Computer Engineering

    University of Surrey 🇬🇧 Surrey, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    MRes Computer and Information Security

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc in Computing (Theory)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Networks

    University of Salford 🇬🇧 Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computer Games Technologies (BSc (Hons))

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  13. Research

    Computer Science (Research degree)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Computer Systems and Software Engineering, MEng

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Foundation programme

    Foundation Degree in Computing (L4)

    Merthyr Tydfil College 🇬🇧 Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MRes Computing

    Edge Hill University 🇬🇧 Lancashire, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Software Development with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Software Engineering (BEng)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Science by Research, Royal Holloway, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science PhD (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Computer Software Development (with Industrial Experience) G602 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, 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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