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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

    Advanced Computer Science : MSc

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  2. Research

    Computer Science (MSc/PhD) (Research Degree)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BA, DipHE, CertHE Philosophy with Computing, English or Theology

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Computer Games Technology MSc

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Research

    Computer Science (Postgraduate Research Opportunity)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Direct Entry to Level 6 - Online) (BSc Honours)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  8. Master

    Computer Games Programming, MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert, Full-time, part-time, Distance Learning

    De Montfort University Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Computer Science with a Foundation Year (Bachelor)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    Computer Science (MEng) (G403) (Undergraduate)

    University of Warwick 🇬🇧 Coventry, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    Computing Science & Physiology (Neuroinformatics) (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  12. Diploma

    Computing Top-Up (Distance Learning) Higher National Diploma

    Bridgwater College 🇬🇧 Bridgwater, United Kingdom

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  13. Diploma

    International Diploma in Computer Studies

    Azad University (IR) in Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    MEng (Hons): Computers Systems Engineering | HGP4

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    Advanced Computer Science Masters/MSc (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    European Computer Driving Licence, ECDL, Level 2 (Part-time course)

    Pembrokeshire College 🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computing Science (Bachelor)

    University of Glasgow 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Applied Computing - BSc (Honours)

    Sheffield Hallam University 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    GG14 Mathematics and Computer Science, 4 years BSc (Hons)

    Heriot Watt University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  21. Certificate

    MSc, PgDip, PgCert, Advanced Computer Studies (Postgraduate course)

    Liverpool John Moores University 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  22. Postgraduate

    Advanced Computer Science (Postgraduate)

    University of Strathclyde 🇬🇧 Glasgow, 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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