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Computer Science

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Technology is evolving fast, shaping how we communicate, work and solve problems. Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree gives you the skills to understand these changes and the confidence to shape what comes next.

You’ll build practical experience in our specialist labs, exploring how software is created, how systems operate and how digital tools are designed. From programming and web development to algorithms, databases and computer architectures, you’ll develop the same technical skills used by computing professionals.

The course blends theory with hands‑on learning, helping you build a strong foundation before moving into areas like software design, networks, operating systems, computer graphics and advanced programming. By the time you graduate, you’ll be able to design, analyse and refine computing solutions across a range of technologies—preparing you for roles in an industry that’s constantly growing.

This course is available with a foundation year.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

  • Study in a city of science: Manchester is the UK's leading tech hub outside of London and the national leader in AI readiness, home to major companies in the digital, creative, fintech and health technology sectors.

  • Study in cutting-edge facilities: Our £115 million Dalton building features high‑spec PCs equipped with industry‑standard software, along with modern collaborative study spaces, providing the ideal environment to develop the skills and confidence employers value.

  • Taught by leading researchers: Our diverse research directly informs our teaching. This focuses on digital and cyber-physical systems, machine and deep learning, and the responsible and ethical use of AI.

  • Placement opportunities: The four-year placement route gives you the opportunity to spend your third year on an industry placement, giving you a taste of professional life and boosting your employment prospects on graduation. This may be subject to availability.

  • Graduate ready for the future: Experience working as part of a professional team finding solutions to complex problems via group projects, and develop your skills through hackathons, gaming events and the Students' Union Computing Society.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
G401
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
G401
Institution code:
M40
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBB

Grades BBB, and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, CCEA Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or a science subject.

T Level
M

Overall grade Merit in one of the following: Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Digital Data Analytics, Digital Software Development or Digital Support and Security

UCAS Tariff

Please note that offers for this course are typically based on grades rather than the UCAS tariff, dependent on the qualifications presented.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma in IT, Computing or Science with a minimum score of 122 UCAS Tariff points.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

Pass IB Diploma with 30 points overall, or achieve minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. To include HL 5 in Computing, IT, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics or Biology. If you plan to meet the Level 2 requirement through the IB Diploma you will require HL 4 or SL 5 in English Language/English Language and Literature, and HL 4 or SL 4 in Mathematics

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) in IT or Computing.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDD

Grades DDD in IT

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or Level 2 Functional Skills English

and

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics

The level 2 requirements may also be met through the level 3 course requirements for the course; please contact the University directly if you require further information.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

At Manchester Met, our mission is to recruit ambitious students from all backgrounds and to inspire and support them to achieve their potential. Where applicants with WP flags receive an offer but don’t quite meet conditions, we may be able to look again at these applications. Where we are unable to offer a place on a chosen course, we may seek to make an alternative offer. For further information please click the link below.

Learn more on the Manchester Metropolitan University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*
EU & InternationalTBC

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Tuition fees for the 2027/28 academic year are still being finalised for all courses.

The standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee will be £10,050 in academic year 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval.

We expect EU and Non-EU international fees to be confirmed in autumn 2026.

All fees stated may be subject to change.

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