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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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    Software Development Life Cycle: Methodologies and Approaches - Short course

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

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  2. Bachelor

    Computer Information Systems - BSc (Hons)

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Network Security BSc Honours

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computing - BEng/BEng (Hons) - Part-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computing and French - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  8. Postgraduate

    Computing and IT (Postgraduate)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Computing BSc (Hons)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Orkney College 🇬🇧 Kirkwall, Orkney, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Computing with Games Development, BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Computing, MSc, 1 year full-time

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    Creative Computing (Dual Honours)

    Keele University 🇬🇧 Keele, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  13. PhD / Doctorate

    Electronics and Computer Science Doctoral Training Centres (MPhil)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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    FdSc Software Applications Development Part Time

    Newcastle College 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  16. Certificate

    HNC Computing - Networking (International Programme, North Hanover Street)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    HNC/D Computing: Technical Support (International Programme, Charles Oakley)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  18. Certificate

    Mobile Computer Systems E-learning, MSc, Postgraduate Certificate (PgC), Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) (International students)

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

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  19. Bachelor

    BSc Computing (Year

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  20. Master

    Computer Science (MPhil)

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  21. Postgraduate

    Computer Science (Postgraduate)

    University of Wales Cardiff 🇬🇧 Cardiff, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Mathematics, BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, 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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