Entry requirementsSelected entry requirements English language: IELTS 6 (minimum of 5 in any component), TOEFL 550 (TWE of 5), Internet Based TOEFL 79 (minimum of 19/30 in each component), Computer Based TOEFL 213 (TWE of 5) A level: Grades AAB. We do not have any specific subject requirements although we prefer that at least one is Mathematics or a Science subject. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: Five academic subjects at grades A or B including Mathematics, English Language and dual science. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: 35 points overall including 6 in Mathematics and 5 in two further subjects with a scientific bias at Higher level. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Academic titleBSc Internet Computing
Course descriptionCourse description
The internet has become central to a wide range of commercial, educational, and leisure activities. As a result, the internet is used directly by a diverse collection of individuals and organisations, with different requirements and priorities. This course provides knowledge and understanding of the architecture and design of web-based systems and web development tools. it also provides skills that underpin the development and evaluation of collaborative and interactive web sites in commercial settings.
Special features
.Programmes content is delivered by both the School of Computer Science and Manchester Business School, both of which are rated amongst the top departments in the world in their respective disciplines.
.Course units of particular relevance to business application development include:
Fundamentals of Information Systems.
Software Engineering Project.
Business Process Modelling.
Databases.
Information Systems Modelling.
e-Business.
Software Evolution.
Software Quality.
-No requirement for A-level Mathematics.
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 Games, 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.