BSc Computer Science and Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science and Mathematics, a natural sciences degree combining computing and mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first two years follow the same course structure as the MSci programme, balanced equally between computer science and mathematics, and students may transfer into BSc Computer Science, Mathematics or Natural Sciences at the end of Year 1. Year 1 lays foundations in both subjects through compulsory modules Algorithms and Data Structures, Calculus I, Linear Algebra I, Probability I and Statistics I, with recent optional modules including Computer Systems and Data Science. Year 2 broadens across the two fields, with example optional modules spanning Theory of Computation, Programming Paradigms, Artificial Intelligence, Images and Visualisation, Probability, Statistical Inference II, Data Science and Statistical Modelling II, and Algebra II. Year 3 focuses on a compulsory 40-credit capstone taken in one subject, delivered as a Computer Science Project or a Mathematics Group Project and Individual Project. Optional modules at this level let students specialise in areas including Advanced Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision and Graphics, Machine Learning and Neural Networks III, and Mathematical Finance III.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including either A*A in any order in Maths and Further Maths at A level or A* in Mathematics plus A at AS Further Mathematics for students unable to take A Level Further Mathematics. IB: 37 including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and 66 in two other Higher Level subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 88 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 81 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 11%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 48%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 31%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 295 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Calculus I
- Linear Algebra I
- Probability I
- Statistics I
- Example optional modules
- Example optional modules
- Computer Science Project OR Mathematics Group Project and Individual Project (40 credits in total)
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £61,500.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.