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This is your future

Computer Science

Steeped in computing history and born from close industry relationships, there is no better place to embark upon your journey in computer science.

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A message to our offer-holders

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

The world needs computer scientists, and every year the opportunities within this field expand – offering excellent starting salaries and increasingly rewarding applications.

Here you will join great minds able to employ creativity and logic in equal measure. Follow in the footsteps of the very first graduates of this subject, emerging as the most sought-after in the UK today.

Meet your Head of Department

Prof Andrew Stewart welcomes you to Manchester

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Pioneers of Computer Science

Birthplace of the modern computer and home to the first graduates in Computer Science.

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Most targeted by employers

Did you know we’re the most targeted university by top UK employers? (The Graduate Market, 2023)

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Top environment in the UK

Ranked shared first place for best Computer Science research environment in the UK. (REF 2021)

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Sky-high earning potential

On average, our graduates earn £36,169 within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019).

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Learning and support

Your learning experience

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 an application.

My industrial experience at Disney!

Find the idea of industrial experience daunting? Let Carmen put your mind at rest, with her incredible story.

Read more : Department blog on industrial experience

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Student support

Your health, wellbeing and safety

At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.

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Support on your course

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

Learn more about peer support

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Cost of Living

Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.

Find out more : about financial support

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Scholarship Ceremony

Hear from previous recipients of our scholarships at last years Scholarship Ceremony.

Click here to learn more about our scholarships.

Student life at Manchester

Computer Science @ Manchester

The whole Department looks forward to welcoming you in September...

Talking of which, did you know we were the first university to have a dedicated Department of Computer Science? Attracting creative innovators from all across the UK and beyond, we're a community of change-makers - something not only evident within our course, but our campus, societies, and city too!

Meet an academic

There are limitless, ever-expanding ways to make an impact in this subject. Dr Riza Batista-Navarro shares her journey to computer science and how it makes a difference. 

UniCS tech society

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

5 reasons to join a society

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Meet your tutors, and see what to expect on your first year.

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Careers and employability

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: £36,169 (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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Your next steps

Accept your offer

Received all of your offers? You can accept your offer of a place at university now via UCAS Hub.

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We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.

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Discover what it's like to study at Manchester by talking to a current student online.

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Courses

Courses in this subject area can be found on our course finder. 

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Contact our admissions staff if you have any further questions. 

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News and stories from across the Department. 

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