Manchester ,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a Foundation Year in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
|
Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,000
(c. USD26,685)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science program provides comprehensive knowledge of computing's theoretical and practical dimensions, focusing particularly on programming, algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture. The curriculum is carefully crafted to align with industry demands, ensuring you acquire skills that employers actively seek.
Your journey starts with core computing fundamentals including programming, computational mathematics, web development, computer architectures, and databases, while simultaneously enhancing teamwork and communication abilities. As you advance, you'll explore specialized domains such as algorithm design, data structures, networking, operating systems, and professional software development methodologies.
In your final year, you'll engage with advanced subjects like artificial intelligence and diverse programming paradigms. A major project will enable you to refine and apply your accumulated knowledge in a practical setting.
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, and BSc (Hons) Applied Computing programs share identical first-year content, offering flexibility to transfer between these degrees after your initial year.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
120-128
UCAS Tariff points
GCE A levels - grades BBB or equivalent, 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.
Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDM in IT or Computing. Applicants with a qualification in Applied Science or Engineering will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Creative Digital Media Production is NOT accepted.
Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points
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
IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below:
Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17
Tuition
GBP
20,000