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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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    Computer Science HND (HNs)

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

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  2. Master

    Computer Science/Software Engineering MEng (Single honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    Computer Systems Engineering (Integrated Systems) (MSc)

    University of East London 🇬🇧 London United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computing (Undergraduate)

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  6. Master

    Electronic Engineering & Computer Science (MEng)

    Aston University 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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    MComp Computer Science

    University of Leicester 🇬🇧 Leicester, United Kingdom

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    Software Engineering (Part-time Study)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Science, 3 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), G400

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Computer Games Programming BSc Hons, BSc(Hons) (International students)

    Staffordshire University 🇬🇧 Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Computer Science and Electronic Engineering with Year in Industry MEng (Hons)

    University of Liverpool 🇬🇧 Liverpool, United Kingdom

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  12. Undergraduate

    Computing - General (Undergraduate)

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Electronics and Computer Science

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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    HND 3D Computer Animation

    Swansea Metropolitan University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  16. Bachelor

    Human Geography and Computing (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  17. Master

    MSc Computer and Network Security (Master)

    Middlesex University 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Foundation programme

    Science and Engineering Foundation Programme (Computer Science 5 year), MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  19. Bachelor

    BEng Honours Software Engineering

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Computer and Network Engineering

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Computer Forensics | BSc (Hons)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Computer Science - entry in September 2015 (Undergraduate)

    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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