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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

    Computer Science with Speech and Language Processing - MSc

    University of Sheffield 🇬🇧 Sheffield, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    Computer Science/Philosophy (equal), BSc, 3 years, Equal

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    Computing

    University of Wales College, Newport 🇬🇧 Caerleon, Newport, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Computing (Part-time Course)

    University of Wales College, Newport 🇬🇧 Caerleon, Newport, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computing with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Global Computer Animation Practice BSc (Hons) - (Top-up)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  8. Diploma

    IT & Computing Higher Diploma

    Alpine College 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MSc Computer Networks, Part-time day

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BEng in Computer Engineering (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    BSc(Hons) Software Engineering

    Swansea Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computer Information Systems with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  13. Undergraduate

    Computer Science and Software Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Computer Science BSc

    University of Reading 🇬🇧 Berkshire, United Kingdom

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Computer Science, Queen Mary, PhD

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  17. Other programmes

    Computing (Internet Technology and Security) (HND)

    University of Northampton 🇬🇧 Northampton, United Kingdom

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  18. Postgraduate

    Computing (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Computing and Mathematics - Park Square Campus, Luton (Undergraduate)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

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

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  21. Certificate

    HNC Computing (International Programme, North Hanover Street)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

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

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, 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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