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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
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4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Through the development of new applications in science, engineering, and business, Computer Science is radically changing the way in which we experience our world. This programme equips students with the skills needed to contribute to this exciting and rapidly evolving field.Computer Science is our most flexible programme, allowing you to choose course units to reflect your developing and changing interests. Furthermore, a wide range of themes from across the discipline allow you to specialise in the second and third years.You will gain not only knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies, but also a grounding in the underlying principles of the subject. It is this combination of skills that enable our graduates to keep pace with this fast-moving subject, and secure rewarding careers that can be pursued almost anywhere in the world.This is a four year programme and involves you undertaking a one year work placement in industry between the second and third years of your study at Manchester. Besides the money that you earn during this year, you also gain practical experience that can be invaluable both in your final year project and when competing for graduate jobs. Students with industrial experience not only tend to improve their final degree performance but also tend to develop clearer ideas about their future career path.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*A*A Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
AS:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D2,D2,D3 Grades / Points required
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
38 Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
D*D Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:
D* Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
D*DD Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:
D*D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D* Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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.Typical Contextual Offer: 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.
We require Advanced Highers, or Advanced Highers combined with Highers, in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and a Science subjectORTwo Advanced Highers with grades AA including Mathematics and a science subject, and three Highers with grades AAA in any subjectORTwo Advanced Highers with grades AA including Mathematics and a science subject, and two Highers with grades AA, achieved in different academic subjects to the Advanced HighersPlease note we will accept Mathematics of Mechanics to meet the science requirement at Advanced Higher level.English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B/ Intermediate 2 grade B/ Standard Grade Credit level grade2).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the Department Admissions Team.
We require Advanced Highers, or Advanced Highers combined with Highers, in one of the following combinations:Three Advanced Highers with grades AAA, including Mathematics and a Science subjectORTwo Advanced Highers with grades AA including Mathematics and a science subject, and three Highers with grades AAA in any subjectORTwo Advanced Highers with grades AA including Mathematics and a science subject, and two Highers with grades AA, achieved in different academic subjects to the Advanced HighersPlease note we will accept Mathematics of Mechanics to meet the science requirement at Advanced Higher level.English Language not taken at Higher/Advanced Higher must have been achieved at SCQF level 5 (minimum National 5 grade B/ Intermediate 2 grade B/ Standard Grade Credit level grade2).If you require further clarification about the acceptability of this qualification, please contact the Department Admissions Team.
Each application is considered individually. Applicants should contact the Admissions Office to discuss their particular circumstances. Our standard academic requirements include 60 credits in a science or engineering-related subject, with 45 credits at Level 3 with a Distinction grade. A minimum of 15 credits must be in Mathematics. Students are also required to have a grade A* in A-Level Mathematics with a pure element.
AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.
D2, D2, D3 in three Principal subjects, including D2 in Mathematics, and a minimum of one Science subject at D2 or D3. Science subjects include Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.We also consider applicants offering Pre-U Principal Subjects, or a mix of Pre-U and A-Level, in three distinct subjects.The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Cambridge Pre-U Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills. However, the qualification will not form part of your offer conditions.
The University recognises the benefits of the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and the opportunities it provides for applicants to develop independent study and research skills.Although the Extended Project will not be included in the conditions of your offer, we strongly encourage you to provide information about the EPQ in your personal statement and your interview. A number of our academic Departments may also choose to take your performance in the EPQ into account should places be available in August for applicants who narrowly miss the entry grades for their chosen course.
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.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Diploma for entry, provided it is in Engineering with grades D*D in combination with a grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in a second A-Level subject. ORThe Cambridge Technical Diploma in any subject with grades D*D, in combination with a grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in A-Level Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate for entry in any subject at grade D* provided it is in combination with two A-Levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in A-Level Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in Engineering with grades D*DD, in combination with a grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in a second A-Level subject.ORThe Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in any subject with grades D*DD, in combination with a grade A* in A Level Mathematics and grade A in A Level Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
We consider the Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject, provided it is in combination with two A-Levels including Mathematics and one Science subject. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma with grades D*D, plus grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in A-Level Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry provided it is in Engineering with Grades D*D in combination with grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in a second A-Level subject. ORThe National Foundation Diploma in any subject with grades D*D in combination with grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in A-Level Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
We consider the National Extended Certificate for entry in any subject at grade D*, provided it is in combination with two GCE A-Levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in a Science subject. Science subjects include Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
We consider the National Extended Diploma for entry, provided it is in Engineering with grades D*DD, in combination with a grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in a second A-Level subject.ORThe National Extended Diploma in any subject with grades D*DD, in combination with a grade A* in A-Level Mathematics and grade A in A Level Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
We consider the National Foundation Diploma for entry in any subject, provided it is in combination with two A-Levels including Mathematics and one Science subject. Entry requirements are based on achievement of the full National Foundation Diploma with grade D* plus two A-Levels at grades A*A including A* in Mathematics and A in Computer Science, Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
The University welcomes and recognises the value of the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma/Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and requires two A-Levels including Maths and one Science subject to be included within this. The minimum grade required will normally be the same as the lowest grade listed in the A-Level entry requirements.
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