MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad
About this course
MComp (Hons) in Computer Science and Mathematics, a mathematics and computer science degree bridging computational systems and mathematical theory. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The five-year structure incorporates an individual project, a professional placement, a study abroad period, and a final research project. The first year covers foundational concepts through Programming 1, Programming 2, and Core pure and statistical mathematics A. The second year introduces Advanced linear algebra, Algorithms and complexity, Groups and rings, Machine learning, Software engineering, Statistics 2A, and Statistics 2B. The third year centres on an individual project. The fourth year involves a professional placement and study abroad. The fifth and final year concludes with a research project.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall and either 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.
What students say
Based on about 94 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 9%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 24%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 17%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Teaching Professionals: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 95 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 30%
- South East: 21%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Artificial intelligence 1
- Core pure and statistical mathematics A
- Core pure and statistical mathematics B
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Advanced linear algebra
- Algorithms and complexity
- Groups and rings
- Machine learning
- Software engineering
- Statistics 2A
- Statistics 2B
- Individual project
- Professional placement
- Study abroad
- Research project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath earn?
The median salary is £41,000 after 15 months, £39,000 after 3 years, £55,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £39,500 and £76,500. The £55,000 median after five years is £15,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath do next?
92% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
Is MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MComp Computer Science and Mathematics with Professional Placement or Study Abroad at University of Bath?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.