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Computer Science

Get ready to join a global technological community that helps brilliant thinkers turn inspiration into reality, encouraging innovation, experimentation and creative thinking.

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A message to our offer-holders

Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Computer Science at The University of Manchester. 

Choose Manchester and you'll benefit from world-class teaching at a time when computer science and problem-solving expertise is of paramount importance. You'll also unlock numerous opportunities to gain experience in industry to shape your future and make a difference with your degree. 

The birthplace of Computer Science and the world’s first stored-program computer.

Shape your career with our strong industrial experience option.

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An introduction to Python programming

Discover a glimpse of our blended teaching with this Python programming exercise with Gareth Henshall.

 

1st Year Team Projects - Computer Science

Hear from 1st year students about their projects where they are challenged to build a web-based application. 

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Having welcomed our staff and students back to campus this year, find out how our University is keeping everyone as safe as possible.

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Benefit from our award-winning student PASS scheme to help understand programming concepts, share problems and experiences and strengthen your CV and interview techniques.

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Everything you need to know about student finance, and the funding available to you as an undergraduate student in the Department of Computer Science.

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Student life at Manchester

Student Life at Manchester

Find out more about life as a Computer Science student at The University of Manchester  

We cannot wait to welcome you to the Department, so here is a glimpse of what to expect when you arrive in Manchester soon. Not only will you be in a part of a buzzing city, but you will encounter a range of societies and diverse people too.  

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What our students say

See what our students really think about studying Computer Science here at Manchester.

UniCS tech society

Enhance your student experience by joining UniCS tech society, a big community of like-minded people with a passion for technology.

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Our women in Computer Science

Watch personal videos that showcase four women and their take on the field of Computer Science.

Hear from Anna, Crystal, Sarah and Riza Hear from Anna, Crystal, Sarah and Riza

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Welcome - meet your lecturers

First year tutor, Dr Gareth Henshall, welcomes you to Manchester and offers a glimpse of what to expect. 

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Make your mark at Manchester

Our Department's close ties with industry allow you to broaden and deepen your skills by combining academic knowledge with practical experience in the workplace. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with potential employers from some of the world's most prestigious companies.

  • Employability rate: 90% (96% with Industrial Experience, source Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)
  • Average salary: £36,000 (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019)

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Supporting your future

Dr Duncan Hull takes you through the support the department provides to help you find placements and shape your career.

From Singapore to Skyscanner...

Listen to our podcast and see how winning a hackathon competition launched graduate Amelia's career with Skyscanner.

Listen to episode : how winning a hackathon competition launched graduate Amelia's career with Skyscanner.

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A day in the life...

Meet Computer Science graduate Petia as she takes you through her day as a Software Engineer for Bloomberg.

Industrial placement at the Large Hadron Collider!

Discover Raluca's experience working as a software developer on the largest science experiment in the world at CERN.

Read Raluca's blog :

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This session was directed for parents to find out more information and ask questions about your chosen course and the University.

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Computer Science - on demand

Revisit your Computer Science session from the recent virtual undergraduate open day.

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Remind yourself how much your course at Manchester has to offer you.

Follow the relevant link for details about your course, including the modules, teaching methods, assessments and reading lists:

  • Computer Science and Mathematics BSc
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  • Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) BSc
  • Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) with Industrial Experience BSc
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Ready to take the next step and confirm your place at Manchester? Visit UCAS Hub to accept your offer. 

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