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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

    Mathematics, Statistics and Computing, BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    MSc Computer Networks, Block Release

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Science and Instrumentation of Computer Tomography (Continuing Professional Development (CPD))

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Software Engineering for Technical Computing (Option of Computational and Software Techniques in Engineering MSc)

    Cranfield University at Silsoe 🇬🇧 Silsoe, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computer Games Technology - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computer Science (European Studies), BSc

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Mobile and Distributed Systems) BSc Honours (G420)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  10. Postgraduate

    Computer Science (Postgraduate)

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Computer Science - BSc (Hons)

    University of Portsmouth 🇬🇧 Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computer Science BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science MPhil/PhD

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Electronic and Computer Engineering, BEng, 3 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSc in Computing (Visual Information Processing)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Postgraduate

    Software Engineering (Postgraduate)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Software Engineering - BEng/BEng (Hons) - Part-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Computer Games and Entertainment, Goldsmiths, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Science MEng (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Computer Science with Embedded Systems Engineering, MEng, 4 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Computer Systems Engineering : BEng Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, 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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