Computer Science
Study computing, software engineering, AI, and data science at leading UK universities. British CS degrees are typically three years, covering theory and practice.
Notable Computer Science Programmes
A curated selection of top-ranked, distinctive and interesting computer science programmes across UK universities.
Computer Science
Ranked #1 in the UK — tutorial-based teaching with world-leading AI research
Oxford's CS degree covers algorithms, compilers, formal verification, machine learning and more through its distinctive tutorial system. Third-year students can specialise in areas like computational biology, quantum computing or natural language processing. The department's close ties to DeepMind and the Oxford Internet Institute offer unrivalled research exposure.
Computing (MEng)
Integrated Masters with a full year of advanced specialisation and industry project
Imperial's four-year MEng includes a substantial final-year project often carried out with industry partners like Google, Bloomberg or start-ups in the Imperial incubator. The programme blends systems engineering, machine learning and software engineering with optional modules in robotics, computer vision and cybersecurity. Graduates are among the most sought-after in London's tech scene.
Artificial Intelligence
One of the world's oldest AI departments — Scotland's four-year degree gives you more depth
Edinburgh established one of the first AI research groups in the world in 1963. The four-year Scottish degree allows deeper exploration of machine learning, natural language processing, robotics and cognitive science. The programme benefits from Edinburgh's status as a major European tech hub with companies like Skyscanner and FanDuel headquartered in the city.
Computer Science
Small-group teaching in a collegial setting — strong graduate employment rate
St Andrews combines the personal attention of a small university with rigorous CS teaching. Students benefit from low staff-to-student ratios and a tight-knit community. The programme covers core systems and theory with options in human-computer interaction, data science and AI. The four-year Scottish structure includes a flexible first year that allows subject combinations.
76 universities offer this subject

Imperial College London
London · England · UK Rank #1

University of Oxford
Oxford · England · UK Rank #2

University of Cambridge
Cambridge · England · UK Rank #3

University College London
London · England · UK Rank #4

King's College London
London · England · UK Rank #5

University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh · Scotland · UK Rank #6
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University of Manchester
Manchester · England · UK Rank #7

University of Bristol
Bristol · England · UK Rank #8

University of Warwick
Coventry · England · UK Rank #10

University of Birmingham
Birmingham · England · UK Rank #11

University of Glasgow
Glasgow · Scotland · UK Rank #12

University of Leeds
Leeds · England · UK Rank #13
University of Southampton
Southampton · England · UK Rank #14

University of Sheffield
Sheffield · England · UK Rank #15

Durham University
Durham · England · UK Rank #16

University of Nottingham
Nottingham · England · UK Rank #17

Queen Mary University of London
London · England · UK Rank #18

University of St Andrews
St Andrews · Scotland · UK Rank #19

University of Bath
Bath · England · UK Rank #20

Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne · England · UK Rank #21

University of Liverpool
Liverpool · England · UK Rank #22
University of Exeter
Exeter · England · UK Rank #23

Lancaster University
Lancaster · England · UK Rank #24

University of York
York · England · UK Rank #25

Cardiff University
Cardiff · Wales · UK Rank #26

University of Reading
Reading · England · UK Rank #27

Queen's University Belfast
Belfast · Northern Ireland · UK Rank #28

University of Loughborough
Loughborough · England · UK Rank #29

University of Strathclyde
Glasgow · Scotland · UK Rank #30

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen · Scotland · UK Rank #31

University of Surrey
Guildford · England · UK Rank #32

University of Sussex
Brighton · England · UK Rank #33

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh · Scotland · UK Rank #34

Swansea University
Swansea · Wales · UK Rank #35

City, University of London
London · England · UK Rank #36

University of Leicester
Leicester · England · UK Rank #37

Oxford Brookes University
Oxford · England · UK Rank #38

University of East Anglia
Norwich · England · UK Rank #39

Brunel University London
London · England · UK Rank #40

Aston University
Birmingham · England · UK Rank #42

University of Essex
Colchester · England · UK Rank #43

University of Kent
Canterbury · England · UK Rank #43

University of Dundee
Dundee · Scotland · UK Rank #44

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham · England · UK Rank #46
Northumbria University
Newcastle · England · UK Rank #48

University of Bradford
Bradford · England · UK Rank #48

University of Stirling
Stirling · Scotland · UK Rank #49

University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield · England · UK Rank #50

University of Hull
Hull · England · UK Rank #51

University of Lincoln
Lincoln · England · UK Rank #52

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham · England · UK Rank #53

Coventry University
Coventry · England · UK Rank #53

Bangor University
Bangor · Wales · UK Rank #54

University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth · England · UK Rank #58

Goldsmiths, University of London
London · England · UK Rank #61

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield · England · UK Rank #62

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth · Wales · UK Rank #63

Keele University
Keele · England · UK Rank #66

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester · England · UK Rank #67

Bournemouth University
Bournemouth · England · UK Rank #70

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh · Scotland · UK Rank #72

University of Salford
Salford · England · UK Rank #76

University of West London
London · England · UK Rank #78

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow · Scotland · UK Rank #79

De Montfort University
Leicester · England · UK Rank #82

University of East London
London · England · UK Rank #84

University of Central Lancashire
Preston · England · UK Rank #86

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield · England · UK Rank #88

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge · England · UK Rank #89

Kingston University London
Kingston upon Thames · England · UK Rank #92

Middlesex University
London · England · UK Rank #93

University of Greenwich
London · England · UK Rank #94

Leeds Beckett University
Leeds · England · UK Rank #96

University of Winchester
Winchester · England · UK Rank #97

University of Bedfordshire
Luton · England · UK Rank #118

University of Suffolk
Ipswich · England · UK Rank #120
Career Pathways
Where a UK Computer Science degree can take you — typical graduate starting salaries: £30,000–£55,000
Professional Accreditation
BCS (British Computer Society) accredited programmes offer Chartered IT Professional (CITP) eligibility.
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MEng Computing
Ranked #1 in the UK for Computer Science. World-class research and industry connections in the heart of London.
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90 programs across 78 universities
Imperial Computing is the most coveted computing degree in the UK for students entering industry. Includes machine learning, distributed systems, and software engineering. Top graduate employers: Google, Microsoft, DeepMind.
A four-year integrated master's. Covers theory, systems, and applications. Requires the Mathematics Admissions Test (MAT). Strong industry placement record.
Cambridge Computer Science is technically demanding, mathematics-heavy, and enormously respected in the technology industry globally. Requires the TMUA.
UCL's Computer Science degree covers algorithms, systems programming, machine learning, and software engineering. Strong links with London's tech industry.
Covers algorithms, artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity. Located in central London with strong links to the tech industry.
Edinburgh's four-year Computer Science degree is among the strongest in the UK, with particular excellence in AI and machine learning. Edinburgh is the UK's leading AI research university.
Manchester's Computer Science degree offers specialisations in AI, cybersecurity, data science, and software engineering.
Bristol CS covers algorithms, machine learning, security, and systems. Strong research culture and links with local and London tech employers.
Covers core computing theory, algorithms, and software engineering with options in AI and cybersecurity. Strong industry placement programme.
Comprehensive computing degree covering AI, software engineering, and data science. Strong links to the Birmingham tech corridor.
Four-year Scottish degree covering systems programming, AI, and software engineering. Home to a world-leading information retrieval research group.
Covers AI, distributed systems, and software engineering. Strong emphasis on group projects and industrial experience.
Southampton is a founding member of the Web Science Institute. Strong focus on AI, cybersecurity, and web technologies.
Strong emphasis on AI, speech and language processing, and software engineering. Home to world-leading natural language processing research.
Durham Computer Science covers software engineering, algorithms, AI, and cybersecurity. Small cohort size means close academic relationships.
Covers AI, algorithms, and software engineering. Strong emphasis on practical labs and group software projects.
Strong focus on AI, games, and multimedia. Home to the Centre for Intelligent Sensing and leading interactive media research.
Small cohort with exceptional staff-to-student ratio. Focus on AI, human-computer interaction, and software engineering.
Our Computer Science programme provides a rigorous foundation with opportunities for independent research and professional development.
Integrated placement year with top tech employers. Covers AI, graphics, and human-computer interaction.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Software Engineering through our comprehensive programme, featuring expert teaching and modern facilities.
Covers AI, cloud computing, and game engineering. Home to the Digital Institute and strong links to the North East tech sector.
Covers software engineering, AI, and data science. Strong emphasis on employability with optional year in industry.
Exeter CS covers algorithms, AI, data science, and software engineering. Close relationships with the Met Office and South West employers provide distinctive placement opportunities.
Lancaster SCC covers security, AI, and data science. Strong placement programme with a year in industry option.
Strong focus on AI, software engineering, and cyber security. Home to the Intelligent Systems research group.
Covers AI, visual computing, and distributed systems. Strong links to the Cardiff tech and fintech ecosystem.
Covers cybersecurity, AI, and software engineering with optional year in industry. Growing department with new facilities.
Strong cybersecurity and data analytics focus. Links to Belfast growing tech sector including Kainos and Citi.
Covers software engineering, AI, and computer graphics. Year in industry option with major employers.
Four-year Scottish degree covering AI, data science, and software engineering. Strong industry connections in Glasgow tech scene.
Covers AI, natural language processing, and software engineering. Strong research in knowledge representation.
Covers AI, machine learning, and software engineering. Professional training year with leading tech companies.
Sussex pioneered AI research in the UK. Covers machine learning, robotics, and cognitive science.
Covers AI, data science, and interaction design. Edinburgh tech industry connections.
Covers software engineering, AI, and visual computing. Bay Campus location with modern facilities.
Covers programming, algorithms, AI, and software engineering.
Covers software engineering, AI, and data science. Central London location with access to the tech and finance sectors.
Covers software engineering, AI, and cybersecurity. Year in industry option available with major employers.
Covers software development, web technologies, and data science. Strong industry links in the Oxford tech ecosystem.
Covers AI, graphics, and software engineering. Access to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts for creative computing projects.
Strong focus on software engineering and AI with mandatory industrial placement year. London location for tech sector access.
Covers AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering with mandatory placement year. Birmingham tech corridor links.
Strong AI and robotics focus. Home to one of the largest schools of computer science in the UK.
Covers software engineering, AI, and cybersecurity. Optional year in industry with major tech employers.
Strong focus on game design, user interaction, and accessibility. Four-year Scottish degree.
World-renowned Information Security Group. Top UK department for cybersecurity research and training.
Covers AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Newcastle city campus with strong tech industry links.
Covers software engineering, cybersecurity, and AI with optional placement year. Practical focus.
Four-year Scottish degree covering AI, software engineering, and data science. Campus set in national parkland.
Covers software development, web technologies, and games programming. Sandwich year option with local tech firms.
The Computer Science programme at University of Huddersfield offers an engaging curriculum designed to prepare graduates for diverse career paths.
Covers games development, AI, and cybersecurity. Microsoft Gold-accredited department with industry placements.
Strong focus on games computing and AI. Links to the Lincoln tech and digital creative sector.
Explore Artificial Intelligence at University of Lincoln, combining theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience and industry connections.
Covers software engineering, games technology, and cybersecurity. Sandwich year with major employers.
Covers cybersecurity, games technology, and software engineering. Strong industry placement programme.
Covers AI, software engineering, and cybersecurity. Small cohort with personalised teaching support.
Covers cybersecurity, software engineering, and data science. Strong industry links across the Solent region.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Software Engineering through our comprehensive programme, featuring expert teaching and modern facilities.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Cyber Security through our comprehensive programme, featuring expert teaching and modern facilities.
Our Software Engineering programme provides a rigorous foundation with opportunities for independent research and professional development.
Creative computing focus combining technology with art and design. Strong in generative art and interactive media.
Join our Cyber Security programme and benefit from Goldsmiths, University of London's research-led teaching and supportive learning environment.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Computer Science through our comprehensive programme, featuring expert teaching and modern facilities.
Covers software engineering, cybersecurity, and data analytics. Optional sandwich placement year.
Covers AI, robotics, and software engineering. Small friendly department with strong individual support.
Covers software engineering, AI, and cybersecurity. Campus university with integrated student community.
Covers AI, software engineering, and data science. Manchester tech ecosystem access for placements.
Covers software engineering, games technology, and cybersecurity. Strong links to the Bournemouth digital sector.
Our Computer Science programme provides a rigorous foundation with opportunities for independent research and professional development.
Four-year Scottish degree covering software engineering, cybersecurity, and games development.
Covers software engineering, games programming, and cybersecurity. MediaCityUK campus access for digital media work.
Covers software engineering, games development, and cybersecurity. Ealing campus facilities.
Four-year Scottish degree covering software development, cybersecurity, and networking. Industry-led curriculum.
Covers cybersecurity, software engineering, and games development. City-centre Leicester campus.
Covers software development, games technology, and cybersecurity. Docklands campus with modern tech facilities.
Covers software engineering, games technology, and cybersecurity. Preston campus with modern tech facilities.
Covers software engineering, AI, and games technology. Modern de Havilland campus facilities.
Our Artificial Intelligence programme provides a rigorous foundation with opportunities for independent research and professional development.
Covers software engineering, AI, and cybersecurity. Cambridge and Chelmsford campuses with industry links.
Covers software engineering, AI, and data science. Optional sandwich year with London tech companies.
Covers software engineering, games development, and networking. North London campus with modern tech labs.
Gain in-depth knowledge of Cyber Security through our comprehensive programme, featuring expert teaching and modern facilities.
Covers software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity. Stunning Maritime Greenwich campus.
Covers software engineering, games development, and cybersecurity. City and Headingley campus facilities.
Covers programming, algorithms, AI, and software engineering.
The Software Engineering programme at University of Winchester offers an engaging curriculum designed to prepare graduates for diverse career paths.
Covers software engineering, games development, and networking. Luton and Bedford campuses.
Covers software development, networking, and cybersecurity. Small cohort with personalised support.
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