Computer Science

About this course

Computer science is the discipline that underpins virtually every aspect of the modern world. It is concerned with the fundamental principles of computation: how algorithms are designed and analysed, how data structures enable efficient processing, how software systems are engineered to be reliable and maintainable, and how computing hardware and networks operate. At degree level, computer science is both theoretical and practical, and the best programmes develop both in equal measure. At the University of Manchester, this programme includes a foundation year, making it a four-year, full-time degree in total. The foundation year provides the essential mathematical, analytical, and programming foundations for students who are ready to pursue computer science at degree level but need to build or consolidate their technical grounding before entering the main programme. Manchester is one of

Where its graduates go

The 4 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 70% of graduatescards →
• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 5 / 100Elementary occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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