MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year
About this course
Master in Science in Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year MSci, a mathematics and computer science degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to theory and practice. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a dedicated industrial placement year spent working in a professional setting. Year 1 establishes fundamentals through Computer Systems and Professional Practice, Data Structure & Algorithms, Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra, and Probability, Data and Statistics. Year 2 expands into Artificial Intelligence, Functional Programming, Software Engineering, Applied Linear Algebra and Optimisation, and Differential Equations and Mechanics. Year 3 consists of the Computer Science Industrial Placement. Year 4 involves core independent work via the Computer Science Project and Mathematical Project, alongside options such as Combinatorics and Computation, Continuum Mechanics, and Game Theory. Year 5 concludes the degree with advanced studies and projects including Project in Mathematical Science, Project in Computer Science, Advanced Management Mathematics, and Bayesian Inference and Computation.
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Entry requirements
A Level: A*AA to include A-level grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.. IB: 7,6,6 at Higher Level, including a 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.. BTEC: only considered when combined with other qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 29%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 13%
- Information Technology Professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 77%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 32%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 26%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems and Professional Practice
- Data Structure & Algorithms
- Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra
- Object Oriented Programming (Mathematics)
- Probability, Data and Statistics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Functional Programming
- Software Engineering
- Applied Linear Algebra and Optimisation
- Differential Equations and Mechanics
- Graphs and Algorithms
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Mathematical Modelling with Differential Equations
- Multivariable and Vector Calculus
- Real Analysis
- Statistics
- Computer Science Industrial Placement
- Computer Science Project
- Mathematical Project
- Combinatorics and Computation
- Continuum Mechanics
- Galois Theory and Coding Theory
- Game Theory
- Graph Theory and Applications
- Mathematics in Biology and Medicine
- Mathematics of Financial Derivatives
- Medical Statistics
- Metric Spaces and Geometry
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Numerical Analysis
- Optimisation
- Real and Complex Analysis
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Statistical Modelling
- Advanced Cryptography
- Advanced Networking
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Computer Vision and Imaging
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Intelligent Software Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- Teaching Computer Science in Schools
- Project in Mathematical Science
- Project in Computer Science
- Advanced Management Mathematics
- Bayesian Inference and Computation
- Advanced Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Mathematical Finance
- Advanced Topics in Mathematics
- Applied Mathematical Analysis
- Computational Statistics
- Nonlinear Waves
- Stochastic Processes
- Topics in Applied Mathematics
- Advanced Cryptography (Extended)
- Advanced Networking (Extended)
- Algorithms and Complexity (Extended)
- Computer Vision and Imaging (Extended)
- Game Theory (Extended)
- Human-Computer Interaction (Extended)
- Intelligent Data Analysis
- Intelligent Software Engineering (Extended)
- Machine Learning
- Mobile & Ubiquitous Computing (Extended)
- Neural Networks and Deep Learning (Extended)
- Teaching Computer Science in Schools (Extended)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £60,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £74,500. The £60,000 median after five years is £20,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Does MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year at University of Birmingham?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.