Computing & Technology Courses in the UK

Browse technology programmes for learners interested in software, networks, cyber security, data, artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Course availability, entry requirements and funding eligibility vary by programme and applicant.

Where to start: 55 programmes, 7 entry points

Pick the entry point that matches what you have already studied. Levels follow the GOV.UK list of qualification levels; the university makes the admission decision.

Foundation Year, then the degree (7): A foundation year is an extra year at the start of the degree, designed to prepare you for undergraduate study. It is not a standalone qualification and it is not the same as a foundation degree; after it you continue into Year 1 of the honours degree.
Honours degree from Year 1 (16): A bachelor's degree with honours (for example a BA, BSc, BEng or LLB) is a Level 6 qualification. You start in Year 1; the duration shown on this page is the one listed for this course.
Level 4 qualification (CertHE or HNC) (3): A Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) and a Higher National Certificate (HNC) are Level 4 qualifications, the first level of higher education. A relevant Level 4 qualification can be used to apply for Year 2 of some degrees.
Level 5 qualification (HND or foundation degree) (2): A Higher National Diploma (HND) and a foundation degree are Level 5 qualifications. With a relevant Level 5 qualification you can usually apply for a one-year top-up to complete a full honours degree.
Year 2 (Level 5) entry to a degree (5): You join the honours degree in Year 2 (Level 5), usually with a relevant HNC or another Level 4 qualification, and finish with the full honours degree (Level 6).
Year 3 (Level 6) top-up (7): A top-up is the final year of an honours degree (Level 6). It builds on a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or a foundation degree, so you can finish with a full honours degree.
Master's degree (Level 7) (15): A master's degree (for example an MSc, MA, MBA or LLM) is a Level 7 qualification, normally studied after a bachelor's degree.

Study patterns listed in this subject

Blended or hybrid (campus + online): 29
Full-time: 18
1–2 days a week on campus: 8
Evening or weekend options listed: 5
Part-time: 4
Online: 2

Counted from each course's study pattern in the catalogue; a course can list more than one. The university confirms the timetable before you apply.

What the official data says

£39,900 — Median earnings of Computing graduates five years after graduation (all subjects: £33,300). One year after graduation the median was £29,300 (all subjects: £26,000). Median nominal annualised earnings of UK-domiciled first-degree graduates of English providers, observed in tax year 2023-24. A median for the whole subject, not a prediction for any one person; earnings vary with the job, region, experience and hours. Source: Department for Education — Graduate labour market outcomes (LEO), tax year 2023-24.
57% — Share of UK businesses (around 808,000) reporting a basic technical cyber security skills gap in 2026, up from 49% in 2025. Government survey estimate of a skills gap inside businesses. It is not a count of job vacancies. Source: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology — Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2026.
£30,000–£75,000 — Software developer salary range, starter to experienced. Typical salary range listed on the official job profile. Pay depends on the employer, region and experience; a degree does not guarantee the role. Source: National Careers Service — Software developer.

Checked on 28 October 2026. Official figures are medians, ranges or forecasts, not a promise of a job, a salary or admission.

55 current programmes

BEng (Hons) Software Engineering — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years full-time; part-time duration requires confirmation; Fitzrovia, Harrow, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (Part-time) — Honours degree from Year 1; Part-time: 4.5–6 years (to be confirmed); Fitzrovia, Harrow, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering Top Up — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; 1 year; London, Southall, Wembley
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with FY — Foundation Year, then the degree; length confirmed before you apply; London, Southall, Wembley
BSc (Hons) Computer Science — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London, Manchester
BSc (Hons) Computing — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London, Southall, Wembley
BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year — Foundation Year, then the degree; 4 years; Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester
BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year — Foundation Year, then the degree; 4 years; London, Southall, Wembley
BSc (Hons) Computing with FY — Foundation Year, then the degree; length confirmed before you apply; London, Southall, Wembley
BSc (Hons) Data Science with FY — Foundation Year, then the degree; length confirmed before you apply; Birmingham, London, Manchester
BSc Computing Systems — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; Birmingham, London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Artificial Intelligence Technology — Honours degree from Year 1; 1–3 years, depending on entry point; London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Artificial Intelligence Technology (Level 5 entry) — Year 2 (Level 5) entry to a degree; 2 years from Year 2 (Level 5) entry; London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Artificial Intelligence Technology (Level 6 top-up) — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; 1 year from Year 3 (Level 6) entry; London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Cyber Security Technology — Honours degree from Year 1; 1–3 years, depending on entry point; London
BSc Computing with Cyber Security Technology (Level 5 entry) — Year 2 (Level 5) entry to a degree; length confirmed before you apply; London
BSc Computing with Cyber Security Technology (Level 6 top-up) — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; length confirmed before you apply; London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Data Science and Big Data Technology — Honours degree from Year 1; 1–3 years, depending on entry point; London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Data Science and Big Data Technology (Level 5 entry) — Year 2 (Level 5) entry to a degree; 2 years from Year 2 (Level 5) entry; London
BSc (Hons) Computing with Data Science and Big Data Technology (Level 6 top-up) — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; 1 year from Year 3 (Level 6) entry; London
BSc Computing with Information Technology Management — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London
BSc Computing with Information Technology Management (Level 5 entry) — Year 2 (Level 5) entry to a degree; length confirmed before you apply; London
BSc Computing with Information Technology Management (Level 6 top-up) — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; length confirmed before you apply; London
BSc Computing with Technology — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London
BSc Computing with Technology (Level 5 entry) — Year 2 (Level 5) entry to a degree; length confirmed before you apply; London
BSc Computing with Technology (Level 6 top-up) — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; length confirmed before you apply; London
BSc Cyber Security — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; Birmingham, London, Manchester
BSc Cyber Security with FY — Foundation Year, then the degree; length confirmed before you apply; Birmingham, London, Manchester
CertHE in Computing Skills for the Workplace — Level 4 qualification (CertHE or HNC); 2 years; Birmingham, Cardiff, London, Swansea
Extended MSc International Business with Data Analytics — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; Birmingham, London
HNC Digital Technologies — Level 4 qualification (CertHE or HNC); 2 years; London, Southall, Wembley
HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) — Level 5 qualification (HND or foundation degree); 2 years; Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester
MSc Artificial Intelligence Technology — Master's degree (Level 7); 1 year, or 16–24 months with Advanced Practice; London
MSc Big Data and Data Science Technology — Master's degree (Level 7); 1 year, or 16–24 months with Advanced Practice; London
MSc Computing and Technology — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Cyber Security — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Cyber Security (Online) — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Cyber Security (Part Time) — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Cyber Security Technology — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Cyber Security Technology (Online) — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Cyber Security Technology (Part Time) — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc Digital Marketing — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London
MSc International Business with Data Analytics — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; Birmingham, London
MSc Software Engineering — Master's degree (Level 7); 1-2 years; London, Southall, Wembley
Computer Science — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London
BA (Hons) Graphic Design — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London
BA (Hons) Computer Games Design — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London
BSc (Hons) Computing (Blended, UK study centres) — Honours degree from Year 1; 3 years; London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year (Blended, UK study centres) — Foundation Year, then the degree; 4 years (including Foundation Year); London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
FdSc Computing and Digital Futures — Level 5 qualification (HND or foundation degree); 2 years; London, Birmingham
BSc (Hons) Computing Top-Up — Year 3 (Level 6) top-up; 1 year; London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
MSc Data Science — Master's degree (Level 7); 1 year; London, Manchester
MSc Cyber Security (Blended, UK study centres) — Master's degree (Level 7); 1 year; London, Manchester
CertHE Computing Skills for the Workplace — Level 4 qualification (CertHE or HNC); 1 year; London, Birmingham
BSc (Hons) Applied Computing — Honours degree from Year 1; 2 years (after the CertHE); London, Birmingham

Availability, entry requirements and Student Finance eligibility are confirmed for each programme and applicant before you apply.

Computing & Technology: frequently asked questions

Which computing course level should I start at?

It depends on what you have already studied. The 55 programmes on this page start at different points: degree with a foundation year (7), honours degree from Year 1 (16), CertHE or HNC (Level 4) (3), HND or foundation degree (Level 5) (2), Year 2 entry (5), one-year top-up (Level 6) (7), master's degree (Level 7) (15). As a rule of thumb, a foundation year can suit applicants without recent qualifications, a relevant HNC can lead to Year 2 entry, an HND or foundation degree can lead to a one-year top-up, and postgraduate courses normally ask for a bachelor's degree. The university makes the admission decision.

Can I study computing while working?

Of the 55 programmes on this page, 29 list a blended or hybrid pattern, 8 list 1–2 days a week on campus and 5 list evening or weekend sessions, as described in the catalogue (a course can list more than one). The exact timetable is set by the university and confirmed before you apply; check each course page for its current study pattern.

What is the difference between a foundation year and a foundation degree?

A foundation year is an extra year at the start of a degree that prepares you for undergraduate study; it is not a qualification on its own. A foundation degree (FdA or FdSc) is a Level 5 qualification in the GOV.UK list, which can usually be topped up to a full honours degree with one more year.

What do Computing graduates earn in the UK?

Department for Education data for tax year 2023-24 shows median earnings of £29,300 one year and £39,900 five years after graduation for Computing first-degree graduates (UK-domiciled, English providers), against £26,000 and £33,300 for all subjects. Individual earnings vary with the job, region and experience.

Is there demand for cyber security skills in the UK?

The government's Cyber security skills in the UK labour market 2026 report estimates that 57% of UK businesses, around 808,000, have a basic technical cyber security skills gap, up from 49% in 2025. This measures a skills gap inside businesses, not the number of vacancies.

Can I get Student Finance for these courses?

Student Finance is a loan, not a grant, and you repay it only when your income is above the threshold of your repayment plan. Eligibility depends on the course, your residency status and any previous study; Student Finance England makes the decision. EduForYou's guidance is free, and you can start with the free eligibility check.

Sources (checked on 28 October 2026)

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