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.
A welcome from our students
Our students have a special message just for you.
Watch their short congratulatory video and get a glimpse of the exciting journey that could soon be yours. 🚀💜
From joining societies to brushing up on your cooking skills, hear how to make the most of your offer-holder experience before joining us in Manchester!
Learning and support
Your learning experience
Inside the First-Year Project: From Idea to Web App
Discover what it’s like to tackle a first-year Computer Science project - from choosing an idea and learning new tools to working closely as a team and presenting the final product at a showcase event.
Student life at Manchester
Day in the life as a Computer Scientist
Amelie Coy, second year computer science student
Join Amelie, a second year computer science student, as she takes us along in a Day in the Life. From lectures and workshops to lunch with a friend and dance class, Amelie has a full day which will give you a real insight into what studying here is really like.
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!
Student support
Your health, wellbeing and safety
At Manchester, we offer all our students support and encouragement to stay happy and healthy at university.
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.
Cost of living
Here's how we support current students with their finances while they're studying with us.
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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.
Data from the 2026 Graduate Outcomes data, as presented by Discover Uni (15 months after graduation):
- Work or further study: 87% of graduates were in work or further study
- Median salary: £40,000
- Making a difference: 65% of employed graduates feel their work is meaningful
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.
Your questions
We're supporting you through the application process by answering your frequently asked questions.
Explore Manchester
Our brilliant campus, at the heart of the UK's Most Liveable City (The Economist, 2025) and the city named the 12th best place in the world to go (New York Times, 2024).
Further information
Find your course
Want to review the information specific to the course you've applied to? Explore here.
