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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. Bachelor

    Computer Security & Forensics - BEng/BEng (Hons) - Full-time

    Napier University 🇬🇧 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Computer Software Development G604 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  3. Postgraduate

    Computing & IT Postgraduate Degrees

    University of the West of Scotland 🇬🇧 Paisley, Ayr, Dumfries, Hamilton, United Kingdom

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  4. Master

    Electronic and Computer Engineering (MEng (5years))

    University of Aberdeen 🇬🇧 Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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  6. Bachelor

    Health Studies and Computing (BA/BSc hons)

    University of Hertfordshire 🇬🇧 Hatfield, United Kingdom

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  7. Postgraduate

    Internet Computing and Networking (Postgraduate)

    Loughborough University 🇬🇧 Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Safety Passport - Quarry Industry SAPA

    Cornwall College 🇬🇧 Redruth, United Kingdom

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  9. Undergraduate

    Computer Games Development - Park Square Campus, Luton (Undergraduate)

    University of Luton 🇬🇧 Luton Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Computer Games Programming BSc Hons (Full time)

    University of Derby 🇬🇧 Derby, United Kingdom

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  11. Foundation programme

    Computing and Information Technology Foundation Year (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Computing and Information Technology MSc (Postgraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  13. Bachelor

    Computing Science, BSc(Hons) (International students)

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

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  15. PhD / Doctorate

    MPhil & PhD in Computer Science

    Goldsmiths University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  16. Master

    MSc Advanced Computer Science

    University of Leeds 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Computer Science (Undergraduate)

    University of Oxford 🇬🇧 Oxford United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computing BSc (Hons) (Highers)

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

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  19. Other programmes

    Computing Science (Honours Degree)

    University of Stirling 🇬🇧 Stirling, United Kingdom

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  20. Undergraduate

    Computing, Network - entry in September 2015 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  21. Other programmes

    Java 2: Object-Oriented Programming with Java | Part 2 (Short Course)

    City University London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Master

    MRes Computer and Information Security

    University of Plymouth 🇬🇧 Plymouth, 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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