BSc Computer Science: The University of Manchester

Course description

Through the development of new applications in science, engineering, and business, Computer Science is radically changing the way in which we experience their world. This programme equips students with the skills needed to contribute to this exciting and rapidly evolving field.

Computer Science is their most flexible programme, allowing you to chose course units to reflect your developing and changing interests. Furthermore, a wide range of themes from across the discipline allow you to specialise in the second and third years.

You will gain not only knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies, but also a grounding in the underlying principles of the subject. It is this combination of skills that enable our graduates to keep pace with this fast moving subject, and secure rewarding careers that can be pursued almost anywhere in the world.

Career opportunities

Increasingly, employers are seeking graduates with high-level computing skills, and the ability to apply them in innovative ways to solve the problems facing their organisations. Opportunities exist in fields as diverse as finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer products, and public services - virtually all areas of business and society.

Employers, from large multinational firms such as EA Games , IBM and Microsoft to small local organisations, actively target their students, recognising that Manchester Computer Science graduates are equipped with the skills that enable them to excel in a whole host of positions, including many that are not traditionally associated with computing graduates.

Entry requirements

• A level: Grades AAB including mathematics.  General Studies is welcome but is not normally included as part of the standard offer.
• English language requirements: IELTS 6 (minimum of 5 in any component), TOEFL 550 (TWE of 5), Internet Based TOEFL 79 (minimum of 19/30 in each component), Computer Based TOEFL 213 (TWE of 5)
• GCSE: Five academic subjects at grades A or B including Mathematics, English Language and dual science.
• BTEC: Partially fulfils entry requirements. Contact us for further information.
• Scottish:
  • Highers: AAAAB, including grade A in Higher Mathematics and a scientific bias to other subjects studied.
  • Advanced Highers: AAB, including grade B in Advanced Higher Mathematics and a scientific bias to other subjects studied. Minimum of five grade 1's and 2's in academic subjects at Intermediate 2 including English, Mathematics and a Physical Science.
• Other international entry requirements: The University of Manchester has a rich academic heritage and is one of the world¿s leading research-intensive universities. It also has a long history of welcoming international students and seeks to continue this tradition by admitting excellent students from across the world.