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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 (Mobile and Distributed Systems) MComp Honours (I120)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  2. Undergraduate

    Computer Science and Physics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Undergraduate

    Computer Science MComp (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computer Science with Compilers, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Undergraduate

    Computer Science with Games Development G490 (Undergraduate)

    University of Hull 🇬🇧 Hull, United Kingdom

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  7. Bachelor

    Computer Visualisation and Animation BA (Hons)

    Bournemouth University 🇬🇧 Poole Dorset, United Kingdom

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  8. Undergraduate

    Computing (Undergraduate)

    University of Gloucestershire 🇬🇧 Cheltenham, United Kingdom

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  9. Foundation programme

    Computing Foundation

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    French (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Mathematics and Computer Science MSci (Joint honours)

    University of Birmingham 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  12. Postgraduate

    Software Engineering | PG Cert (Postgraduate)

    Leeds Beckett University 🇬🇧 Leeds, United Kingdom

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    BC1039C, Computers - Getting Started,

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  15. Master

    Computer Network Technology MSc (Postgraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    Computer Science (Bio-Computing) MComp Honours (I522)

    Newcastle University 🇬🇧 Newcastle, United Kingdom

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  17. Undergraduate

    Computer Science with Bioformatics, Royal Holloway, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Undergraduate

    Computing (including Internet) Degrees (Undergraduate)

    Southampton Solent University 🇬🇧 Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

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  19. Foundation programme

    Computing Foundation - entry in September 2015

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    Electronic and Computer Engineering BEng (Undergraduate)

    University of Nottingham 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    French Studies and Computing : BSc Hons

    Lancaster University 🇬🇧 Lancaster, United Kingdom

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  22. Other programmes

    Java 1: Object-Oriented Programming with Java | Part 1 (Short Course)

    City University London 🇬🇧 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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