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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

    BEng Electronic Engineering & Computer Science

    Aston University, School of Engineering and Applied Science 🇬🇧 Birmingham, United Kingdom

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  2. Bachelor

    BEng Electronic Engineering, 3 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), H610

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  3. Bachelor

    BSc Mathematics and Computer Science (GG14)

    University of Bristol 🇬🇧 Bristol, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Computer Engineering, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  6. Undergraduate

    Computer Networks and Cyber Security MComp (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  7. Master

    Computer Science and Information Systems, Birkbeck, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  8. Other programmes

    Computer Science HND (HNs)

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

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  9. Other programmes

    Computer Science HND (HNs)

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

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  10. Bachelor

    Computer Science with Games Development BSc (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Northumbria University 🇬🇧 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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  11. Master

    Computer Science, Royal Holloway, MPhil

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  12. Master

    Computer Systems Engineering, MEng (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  13. Master

    Computer Vision, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  15. Other programmes

    Computing and IT (Honours degree)

    The Open University 🇬🇧 Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

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  16. Other programmes

    HND Computing: Networking (International Programme, North Hanover Street)

    City of Glasgow College 🇬🇧 Glasgow, United Kingdom

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  17. Bachelor

    BSc Computer Games, 3 Years, Full-time, Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of), G610

    University of Essex 🇬🇧 Colchester, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computer Games Software Development - BSc (Hons) part-time

    University of Bolton 🇬🇧 Bolton, United Kingdom

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  19. Undergraduate

    Computer Science and Mathematics, Queen Mary, First Degree (Undergraduate)

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  20. Other programmes

    Computer Science and Technology

    University of Bedfordshire 🇬🇧 Bedford, Putteridge Bury campus, United Kingdom

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  21. Master

    Computer Science, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Undergraduate

    Computer Science, MSci (Hons) (Undergraduate)

    Queen Mary University of 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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