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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. Master

    Computing and Information Systems, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  2. Master

    Computing for the Financial Services, Birkbeck, Master's Degree

    University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  3. Master

    MEng Mobile and Web Computing

    University of Westminster 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  4. Undergraduate

    Network Computing - entry in September 2016 (Undergraduate)

    Oxford Brookes University 🇬🇧 Oxford, United Kingdom

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  6. Other programmes

    BC1059A, Computing - Web Page Development, Level 2

    South Cheshire College 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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  7. Other programmes

    Computer Technologies NQ (NQ/SVQ)

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

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  8. Other programmes

    Engineering & Computing Sciences

    University of Durham 🇬🇧 Durham, United Kingdom

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  9. Bachelor

    French and Spanish (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  10. Bachelor

    Games and Entertainment Systems Software Engineering, BEng

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  11. Bachelor

    German and Spanish (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  12. Bachelor

    BEng Software Engineering | G4G6 | 3 years

    University of Southampton 🇬🇧 Southampton, United Kingdom

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  13. Other programmes

    Computer Science HND (HNs)

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

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  15. Other programmes

    Computer Science HND (HNs)

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

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  16. Other programmes

    Computing (Level 5) NC (Highers)

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

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  17. Master

    Computing and Information Systems with Industrial Experience, MSc (Postgraduate)

    Queen Mary University of London 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  18. Bachelor

    Computing and Italian - BA (Hons), BSc (Hons)

    University of Kent 🇬🇧 Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom

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  19. Other programmes

    Computing, engineering, maths and other technologies

    Nottingham Trent University 🇬🇧 Nottingham, United Kingdom

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  20. Bachelor

    French and Italian (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, United Kingdom

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  21. Bachelor

    Games and Entertainment Systems Software Engineering, BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom

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  22. Bachelor

    Italian and Welsh (with Computer Studies), BA

    Swansea University 🇬🇧 Swansea, 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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