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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

    Mathematics & Foundations of Computer Science | MSc

    University of Oxford, Oriel College 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    MComp (Hons): Computer Science 4yr | G403

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Medical Physics Computing (taught / Master)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    MSc Archaeological Computing (Virtual Pasts) (Taught course)

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    MSc Computer and Information Networks, 1 Year, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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    Property Developers and their Objectives, - Short course

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

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  8. Master

    Sound and Music Computing, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BSc Honours Computer Games Development

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    BSc Web Science (Computer Science) | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Computer Science (Security and Resilience) MComp Honours (I192)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    Computer Science BSc (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Computer Science | MEng

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  15. Bachelor

    Computer Science, BSc

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computing and Hispanic Studies - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  17. Certificate

    Computing HNC (HNs)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Shetland College 🇬🇧 Lerwick, Shetland, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    ECDL - European Computer Driving Licence BCS (Professional)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    HND 3D Computer Animation (International Programme, North Hanover Street)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    HND Computer Networks

    Swansea Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  21. Diploma

    Human Centred Computing, BTEC HNDFullTime - 2 years PartTime - 18 months

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Postgraduate

    Informatics and Computing (Postgraduate)

    London South Bank University 🇬🇧 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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