MSci Computer Science and Mathematics
About this course
MSci (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics, a natural sciences degree combining computing with mathematics. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The first two years follow the same structure as the BSc, balancing computer science and mathematics. At the end of Year 1, students may transfer onto the MSci Computer Science or MMath Mathematics degrees. The first year introduces algorithms and data structures alongside calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics, with Computational Thinking compulsory for those without A Level Computer Science at grade B or equivalent and optional otherwise; example optional modules include Computer Systems and Data Science. Year 2 continues the joint study, with optional modules that have included Theory of Computation, Programming Paradigms, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science. The third year centres on Project Preparation, developing research, writing and presentation skills in advance of the final-year project, while optional modules span areas such as Digital Humanities, Computer Vision and Graphics, Advanced Artificial Intelligence, and Cryptography. The final year is built around a compulsory Advanced Computer Science Project or Mathematics Project, with optional modules including Data Compression and Coding Theory, Representation Theory IV, Nonparametric Statistics IV, Uncertainty Quantification and Clinical Trials IV, and Spatio-temporal Statistics IV.
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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 points overall including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (maths 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
- Computational Thinking
- Example optional modules
- Example optional modules
- Project Preparation
- Example optional modules
- Advanced Computer Science Project OR Mathematics Project (40 or 60 credits)
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci 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 MSci 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 MSci 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 MSci Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 37 points in the IB. The average entrant had 196 UCAS points.
Does MSci 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 MSci Computer Science and Mathematics at Durham University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.