IB Pathways

University of Manchester · United Kingdom

Computer Science

A three-year computing degree in Manchester.

Where
ManchesterUnited Kingdom
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
Admission
SelectiveIB grades
EU/EEA fee
£39,700 a year2027 entry
More facts
Degree
BSc
Length
3 years
Taught in
English
Starts
Autumn 2027

Deadlines

  1. 13 January 2027

    Applications close
    Hard deadline
    DetailsSource
  2. 25 February 2027

    Extra opens
    Details

    For anyone who used all five choices and holds no offer: one further choice at a time.

    For applicants holding no offers.

    Source
  3. 2 July 2027

    Clearing opens
    Rolling
    Details

    For applicants holding no offer, or whose results missed their conditions. Runs on vacancies, so it rewards moving quickly.

    IB results come out 6 July, so Clearing is already open when you get them.

    Source
All dates for this programme (1 more)
  1. 6 July 2027*

    IB results released
    Details

    The point of the conditional offer. Universities confirm or release places against results that have only just arrived, which is what the whole UK calendar is built around.

    Source

* Last year’s date, not yet confirmed.

Every date in the United Kingdom

What it is

A broad, flexible computer science degree: you choose units to follow your interests and specialise in years 2 and 3, with a team project in year 1 and an optional year in industry on a sister course.

What you need

  • IB Diplomaat least 37 points
  • Maths AA HLminimum 7
  • Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or Biology HL
Requirements in full

Every IB applicant at Manchester

Typical offers are 30–39 points with three HL subjects (HL 7 counts as an A-level A*). Some courses, e.g. Maths, Chemical Engineering and Computer Science, accept only HL Maths: Analysis and Approaches.

Where it says so

Check it on manchester.ac.uk

How places are decided

    • IB grades
    • Motivation letter
    Judged on the UCAS form; exam results weigh most. No aptitude test. Hold an offer for one Computer Science course only.
Sources (2)
  1. Computer Science at Manchester — checked 2026-09-30
  2. IB applicants at Manchester

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