BSc Computer Science

A*A*A including A* in Mathematics, and a minimum of one Science subject at A* or A. 

This should include Mathematics with a significant pure element (Use of Mathematics or Core Mathematics does not satisfy this requirement).

Science subjects include Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

AAA including Mathematics and a minimum of one Science subject.

This should include Mathematics with a significant pure element (Use of Mathematics orCore Mathematics does not satisfy this requirement).

Science subjects include Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, andPhysics.

Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any Science A-Level taken. Where applicants are applying for science and related degrees, this is likely to be made explicit in the offers you will receive.

For further information and to check eligibility, visit our contextual admissions page.

Applicants who have been in local authority care for more than three months or have refugee status may be eligible for an offer two grades below the standard requirements.

Your application will be considered against the standard selection process of your chosen course if you either: 

a) sat your examinations early; 

or 

b) followed an accelerated curriculum and spent three years studying A-levels where the examinations were taken over two years. 

If you are studying an advanced curriculum where the examinations are spread over three years, consideration for an offer will be at the discretion of the admissions tutor for that subject. 

AS-level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of your offer conditions.

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including:

5 GCSES/iGCSES at Grade A/7 or B/6:

• Mathematics (please note we do not accept Applied GCSE Mathematics courses e.g. WJEC Mathematics - Numeracy)
• Two Science subjects from Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Science and Additional Science

English Language is required at GCSE/iGCSE level with a minimum Grade of B/6. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language. Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/5.

38 points overall with 7,7,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Applicants should be studying a minimum of one Science subject at Higher Level. Science subjects include Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

For this programme of study, we will only accept the following to meet our Mathematics requirement: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.

Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

• GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade B/6. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
• IELTS 7.0 overall, with no subscore below 6.5
• TOEFL iBT 100 overall, with no subscore below 22
• An acceptable  equivalent qualification

Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/5.

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.