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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. Certificate

    Computing HNC (HNs)

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

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  2. Other programmes

    MComp (Hons) Computer Science (with Placement) 5yr | G404

    University of Bath 🇬🇧 Bath, United Kingdom

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  3. Other programmes

    MMath in Mathematics with Computer Science (Course 2013)

    University of Sussex 🇬🇧 Brighton, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computer and Network Engineering (Undergraduate)

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Computer Information Systems (MComp) (Bachelor)

    University of Lincoln 🇬🇧 Lincoln, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computer Science & Physics (BSc)

    University of Edinburgh 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  8. Bachelor

    Computer Science with Industrial Experience (4 Years) [BSc] (2014 entry)

    University of Manchester 🇬🇧 Manchester, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    Computer Systems and Software Engineering, BEng Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  10. Postgraduate

    Computing - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  11. Other programmes

    Computing Higher

    North Highland College, University of the Highlands and Islands 🇬🇧 Thurso, Caithness, United Kingdom

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  12. Other programmes

    HND Computing: Software Development (Full Time)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Computer Animation (12)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Computer Science

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) with a Year in Industry - BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  18. Postgraduate

    Computer Science - entry in September 2015 (Postgraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  19. Master

    Computer Science/Philosophy (equal), MEng, 4 years, Equal

    University of York 🇬🇧 York, United Kingdom

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  20. Postgraduate

    Computing (Theory) (Postgraduate)

    Imperial College London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Undergraduate

    Computing - Park Square Campus, Luton (Undergraduate)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Computing and History - BA (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, 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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