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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. Undergraduate

    Computer Aided Engineering H130 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  2. Other programmes

    Computer and Online Basics British Computer Society (Professional)

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

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  3. Bachelor

    Computer Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  4. Other programmes

    Computing and IT

    Worcester College of Technology 🇬🇧 Worcester, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computing BSc (Hons)

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

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  7. Master

    Electronic and Computer Engineering Masters/MSc (Taught)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  8. Certificate

    European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) Certificate (Other Qualification)

    University of the Highlands and Islands, Lews Castle College 🇬🇧 Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, United Kingdom

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  9. Master

    MEng Electronic Engineering, 4 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), H613

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Master

    MEng/BEng Electronic Engineering and Computer Science

    University of Exeter 🇬🇧 Devon, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

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

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BSc (Hons) Computer and Information Security

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    BSc in Computer Science (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  15. Undergraduate

    Computer Networking - Park Square Campus, Luton (Undergraduate)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computer Science and Mathematics with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Computer Science, BEng/BSc, 3 years, Single Subject

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  18. Master

    Computer Science/Philosophy (with a year in Industry) (equal), MEng, 5 years, Equal

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    Computer Systems and Networking, BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Computer Systems Engineering (3 Years) [BEng] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Computer Systems Engineering with Industrial Year BEng (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  22. Foundation programme

    Computing (foundation degree) - entry in September 2015

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, 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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