BSc Computer Science
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science. Core topics include programming, computer architecture, ethics and professional practice, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The programme shares a common first year with the BSc (Hons) Software Engineering degree, allowing transfer between courses after Year 1. A final-year project consolidates learning into a specialisation of interest.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 106 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 83 graduates who answered
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Sales occupations: 12%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 71%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 8%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computing Fundamentals
- Introduction to Programming
- Team Project
- Web Development and Databases
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Computer Graphics
- Advanced Programming Design
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Final Year Project
- Scalable Architecture and Cloud Computing
- Rapid Applied Problem Solving
- Sustainable Computing
- Applied Cryptography
- Mobile UX Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £47,000. The £33,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 136 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.