Manchester University was one of the forerunners in the development of computing, with the first stored program machine being built here in 1948 by Professors Tom Kilburn, Freddie Williams and Geoff Tootill.
Since that time, there has always been high quality innovative research in computing at Manchester. The School developed out of these activities and was one of the earliest Computer Science Departments to be founded.
The School of Computer Science offers a range of flexible, stimulating and exciting undergraduate programmes, all supported by world class staff and facilities. We provide a learning environment that supports students with no previous computing experience, whilst at the same time challenging those who are already familiar with the subject.
Manchester is also renowned for its innovative approach to MSc teaching. Our size and research strength enable us to offer a combination of breadth, depth and flexibility that is difficult to find elsewhere. Students are free to shape their own programmes by choosing from a wide spectrum of computer science and interdisciplinary topics. Students opting for the Advanced Computer Science programme can either opt to follow the standard programme or to flavour their MSc by choosing a particular pathway. Pathways enable students to graduate from the long established and highly respected ACS programme together with a recognition of their specialisation.
Computer Science Research at Manchester brings together an understanding of foundations, technologies and applications.
We have research groups operating across the spectrum, from fundamental theory and innovative technology, through novel hardware and software systems design, to leading-edge applications. Few universities in the world are able to offer the same breadth of expertise.
Our student to PC ratio is better than 5:1 and you'll find a wide range of PC laboratories across campus and PC clusters in and around Halls of Residence. Rooms in Halls are networked and free internet provided in most.
The School also has its own dedicated teaching laboratories. We currently host the largest Supercomputing Centre in Europe with many massively parallel machines and a super massive storage facility.