Overview

Software systems are the cornerstones of all modern business. Such systems are often complex and long lived, and must be robust and adaptable.

Studying the Software Engineering programme from The University of Manchester 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 financially rewarding careers that can be pursued almost anywhere in the world.

Special features

Examines the fundamentals of the business environments within which complex software systems are deployedStudents can make course unit choices that allow them to change between the Computer Science, Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Distributed Computing programmes at the end of the first year.Course units and themes of particular relevance to software engineering include:

Software Engineering Project.

Distributed Systems Development

Information Systems Modelling.

Specification of Software Systems

Software Evolution.

Software Quality.

Agile Methods.

Data Integration and Analysis

Career opportunities

Increasingly, employers are seeking graduates with high-level computing skills, and the ability to apply them in innovative ways to solve the problems facing their organisations. Opportunities exist in fields as diverse as finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer products, and public services - virtually all areas of business and society.

Employers, from large multinational firms such as EA Electronic Arts , IBM and Microsoft to small local organisations, actively target our students, recognising that Manchester Computer Science graduates are equipped with the skills that enable them to excel in a whole host of positions, including many that are not traditionally associated with computing graduates.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

First Year Team Project

Mathematical Techniques for Computer Science

Fundamentals of Computation

Fundamentals of Computer Engineering

Data Science

Operating Systems

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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PTE Academic

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

300 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Software Engineering Artificial Intelligence View 200 other Bachelors in Artificial Intelligence in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-level

Grades A*AA including mathematics. This should include Mathematics with a significant pure element (the Use of Mathematics or Core Mathematics does not satisfy this requirement). General Studies is welcome, but is not normally included as part of the standard offer.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.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25000 GBP / year

≈ 25000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9250 GBP / year

≈ 9250 GBP / year

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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