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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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World-class teaching

Congratulations on your offer of a place on a Computer Science course at Manchester.

Choose Manchester and you'll benefit from world-class teaching at a time when computer engineering and problem-solving expertise is of paramount importance. You'll also unlock numerous opportunities to connect with potential employers 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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Blended learning

Our teaching is delivered using a blended approach, with ‘on demand’ content combined alongside real-time activity.

Online content such as lectures, podcasts, presentations and quizzes will allow you to work at your own pace. Classes and tutorials, and face-to-face practical activities within labs and workshops, enable you to apply your understanding.

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Blended learning in Computer Science

Professor Robert Stevens talks about the department’s approach to blended learning and innovative teaching methods.

An introduction to Python programming

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

 

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Support on your course

Our award-winning student PASS scheme focuses on providing help that complements the staff led teaching.

Students can learn from other year groups to help understand programming concepts, share problems and experiences and strengthen their CV and interview techniques.

Learn more about peer support

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

COVID-19 and your course

Providing high quality education

We know the last few months have been challenging and uncertain for us all.

Whatever happens next, you can rest assured that we'll adjust to any changes to public health guidelines while still providing a quality learning environment. 

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Former student 3D prints visors for the NHS

Meet Tom Macpherson-Pope, Computer Science Alumni and Entrepreneur.

Meet Tom

Former student 3D printing visors for the NHS

Our undergraduate newsletter

Discover the latest news from The Monday Mail, a weekly round up of undergraduate life in the Department.

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Running a Hackathon in Lockdown

Lockdown may have cancelled many such events, but our students weren’t about to let that get in the way of StudentHack 2020.

Find out moreFind out more about the Hackathon

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We will be hosting dedicated sessions for parents/carers and supporters in the spring.

These sessions will enable parents/carers and supporters to find out more information and ask questions about your course and the University.

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On demand content from previous events

Explore our Computer Science online sessions, including student experience and alumni panels.

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Taster lecture series

Announcements for our taster lectures will be announced in the New Year. Complete our session request form if there's a particular topic you want to find out about. 

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Prof Angelo Cangelosi, who specialises in AI and Robotics

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Find out more about life at Manchester directly from our students.

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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:

  • Artificial Intelligence BSc
  • Artificial Intelligence MEng
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  • Artificial Intelligence with Industrial Experience MEng
  • Computer Science and Mathematics BSc
  • Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience BSc
  • Computer Science BSc
  • Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) BSc
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  • Computer Science (Human Computer Interaction) with Industrial Experience MEng
  • Computer Science MEng
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Your university experience is about more than your degree.

Find out where you could live, how we'll support you, what financial packages are available and how we'll help you develop the distinctive attributes of a Manchester graduate.

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