Internet Computing: The University of Manchester

Course description

The internet has become central to a wide range of commercial, educational, and leisure activities. As a result, the internet is used directly by a diverse collection of individuals and organisations, with different requirements and priorities. This course provides knowledge and understanding of the architecture and design of web-based systems and web development tools. It also provides skills that underpin the development and evaluation of collaborative and interactive web sites in commercial settings.

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.

Entry requirements

• A level: Grades AAB.
• BTEC: Partially fulfils entry requirements.
• 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.
• Irish: Grade A in higher lever mathematics and grades AABBB in five further higher level academic subjects. A scientific bias to the subjects studied.
• International baccalaureate: 35 points overall including 6 in Mathematics and 5 in two further subjects with a scientific bias at Higher level.
• GCSE: Five academic subjects at grades A or B including Mathematics, English Language and dual science.
• 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)