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Computer Science and Mathematics

Entry Year: 2023

3 study options

Computer Science and Mathematics BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree
BSc (Hons)
Duration
3 years
Start
September 2023
UCAS code
GG41
Institution code
Q50
Typical A-Level offer
Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£26,250
Funding information
Paying your fees

Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2023
UCAS code
IG41
Institution code
Q50
Typical A-Level offer
Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£26,250
Funding information
Paying your fees

Computer Science and Mathematics with Year Abroad BSc (Hons)

Key information

Degree
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2023
UCAS code
GG4Y
Institution code
Q50
Typical A-Level offer
Grades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Full entry requirements
Home fees
£9,250
Overseas fees
£26,250
Funding information
Paying your fees

Year abroad cost

Finances for studying abroad on exchange

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Overview

Acquire a rare and valuable combination of skills from top experts across two Queen Mary schools.

The programme, taught jointly with the School of Mathematical Sciences, provides a solid grounding in both fields. You’ll cover core topics in mathematics, including calculus, probability and linear algebra. In computer science, you’ll gain practical skills in software development and interface design, underpinned by a strong grasp of the fundamental principles of IT.

You can choose option modules from across mathematics and computer science, including computer graphics, artificial intelligence, number theory and chaos. Take an equal balance of modules from each school, or steer your studies more towards one discipline.

In the final year, you’ll design an individual project based on your own interests and linked to current research areas, such as security, big data, computer gaming, interaction design, machine learning, pervasive computing, theoretical computer science, social network analysis or digital audio.

Structure

You can complete your Computer Science and Mathematics degree in three or four years. If you choose to do a year in industry or study abroad, this will take place in Year 3 and Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

Year 1

  • Automata and Formal Languages
  • Calculus I
  • Calculus II
  • Numbers, Sets and Functions
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Procedural Programming
  • Professional and Research Practice
  • Vectors and Matrices

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2

Compulsory

  • Introduction to Probability
  • Linear Algebra I
  • Software Engineering
  • Software Engineering Project

Choose one from

  • Database Systems 
  • Algorithms and Data Structures

Choose one from

  • Introduction to Algebra
  • Probability and Statistics I

Choose one from

  • Graphical User Interfaces
  • Operating Systems
  • Internet Protocols and Applications

Choose one from

  • Complex Variables
  • Linear Programming and Games

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3

Compulsory

  • Computability, Complexity and Algorithms
  • Project

Choose two from

  • Big Data Processing
  • Computer Graphics
  • Cryptography
  • Differential Equations 
  • Number Theory 
  • Probability and Statistics II
  • Semi-Structured Data and Advanced Data Modelling
  • Web Programming

Choose three from

  • Algorithmic Graph Theory
  • Bayesian Decision and Risk Analysis
  • Complex Networks
  • Digital Media and Social Networks
  • Distributed Systems
  • Image Processing
  • Security Engineering
  • Neural Networks and Deep Learning
  • User Experience Design

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Study options

Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.

Year in industry

Want to pick up some solid work experience while applying and improving your skills? Apply for our Computer Science and Mathematics BSc with Industrial Experience to spend your third year working for a public- or private-sector organisation in a role directly related to your studies.

Our students have worked with companies including:

  • Accenture
  • Canon Europe
  • GlaxoSmithKline
  • IBM
  • The Walt Disney Company.

Find out more about degrees with industrial experience.

Please note that placements are highly competitive and awarded based on your application, academic track record and performance at interview. If you are not successful in securing a placement, your third year will be spent at Queen Mary completing your studies.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree – apply for our Computer Science and Mathematics BSc with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.

You can do either a year in industry or a year abroad - you cannot combine these options.

Testimonial

I enjoyed learning and utilising all of the different technologies such as programming languages and technological concepts such as algorithms. Also, I enjoyed the group work in laboratory sessions and coursework.

Syed Danyel Hussain, Computer Science and Mathematics (2017)

Teaching

Teaching and learning

You’ll spend 15 to 20 hours per week in lectures, laboratory sessions and tutorials. You will also be expected to complete additional hours of independent study. You’ll meet with your personal adviser regularly to ensure that you are settling in and progressing well.

Assessment

Assessment typically includes a combination of coursework (presentations, assignments, essay report writing, in-class tests, research and project work) and/or examinations in May or June.

Individual and group projects are assessed through a written report, practical demonstration and oral examination.

Resources and facilities

The schools offer excellent on-campus resources to aid your studies, including informatics teaching laboratory with more than 300 PCs running Linux and Windows.

The School of Mathematical Sciences is being transformed in a £19m project which will bring our students new high-quality teaching rooms, plentiful private and group study areas, and a welcoming social hub.

Entry requirements

A-LevelGrades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level.
BTECSee our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HEWe consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQ

Alternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification.

For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq

Contextualised admissionsWe consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.
A-LevelGrades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level.
BTECSee our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HEWe consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQAlternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissionsWe consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.
A-LevelGrades AAA at A-Level. This must include A-Level Mathematics. Excludes General Studies and Critical Thinking.
IBInternational Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include Mathematics at Higher Level. We will consider either Mathematics: Applications and interpretation or Mathematics: Analysis and approaches at Higher Level.
BTECSee our detailed subject and grade requirements
Access HEWe consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma in Computing. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction. Applications are considered on a case by case basis. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not make offers of study purely on the basis of meeting grade requirements. GCSE Mathematics at grade B/5 is required in addition to the Access qualification.
GCSEMinimum five GCSE passes including English at grade C or 4 and Maths at grade B or 5.
EPQAlternative offers may be made to applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification. For further information please visit: qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/entry/epq
Contextualised admissionsWe consider every application on its individual merits and will take into consideration your individual educational experiences and context. More information on how academic schools and programmes use this information as part of the admissions process, can be found on our contextualised admissions pages.

Non-UK students

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

If your qualifications are not accepted for direct entry onto this degree, consider applying for a foundation programme.

English language

Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

Further information

See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

Funding

Loans and grants

UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

Scholarships and bursaries

Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.

Find out what scholarships and bursaries are available to you.

Support from Queen Mary

We offer specialist support on all financial and welfare issues through our Advice and Counselling Service, which you can access as soon as you have applied for a place at Queen Mary.

Take a look at our Student Advice Guides which cover ways to finance your degree, including:

  • additional sources of funding
  • planning your budget and cutting costs
  • part-time and vacation work
  • money for lone parents.

Careers

Graduates who can combine advanced maths with computer science skills are in demand in sectors from tech to finance. You’ll be equipped for working in, for example, big data and simulation of complex systems, and will have a solid grounding for careers like quantitative analysis.

Recent Computer Science graduates have been hired by:

  • Amnesty International
  • BlackRock
  • Citizens Advice
  • the Civil Service
  • J.P. Morgan.

Career support

Finding your first job is made easier through the schools’ strong links with industry. We work with organisations offering graduate opportunities in banking, media, telecommunications and technology. We run an annual IT and Technology Fair, featuring up to 30 organisations seeking new talent.

The Queen Mary careers team can also offer:

  • specialist advice on choosing a career path
  • support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
  • feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
  • interview coaching.

Learn more about career support and development at Queen Mary.

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Computer Science and Mathematics - BSc (Hons)

Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience - BSc (Hons)

Computer Science and Mathematics with Year Abroad - BSc (Hons)

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About the Schools

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science - Department of Computer Science

The School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science carries out world-class research – and applies it to real-world problems. Being taught by someone who is changing the world with their ideas makes for exciting lectures, and helps you to stay ahead of the curve in your field. 99 per cent of our research is classed as ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).

We are proud of our excellent student-staff relations, and our diverse student body, made up of learners from more than 60 countries.

The School has a close-knit student community, who take part in competitions and extracurricular lab activities.

School of Mathematical Sciences

With over 60 passionate academic staff, our School is an exciting place to be if you share our love of mathematical discovery.

We foster a thriving research culture and a supportive learning environment. Our aim is to make your studies enjoyable, challenging and rewarding, and to provide you with every opportunity to build the knowledge and experience you need for future success.

Our active Mathematics Society organises social events, residential trips, talks and career events.

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