BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year), a mathematics and computer science degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to quantitative problems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Control Systems. The programme includes a dedicated professional placement year spent working in a graduate-level role. The first year covers core foundations through Fundamentals of Computer Science, Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Matrices and Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Software Development, and Symmetry and Sequences. The second year advances through Linear Algebra, Project Skills, and Secure Data and Systems, alongside optional choices such as Abstract Algebra, Applied Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Complex Analysis, Extended Reality, Internet Applications, Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence, Multivariate Probability and Statistics, and Real Analysis. Year 3 consists of a professional placement year in industry. The final year allows students to tailor their studies from a wide range of advanced options spanning algebra, statistics, systems, and modern applications, including Commutative Algebra, Dynamic Modelling, Environmental Statistics, Graph Theory and Algorithms, Hilbert Spaces, Knots and Geometry, Linear Systems, Machine Learning, Mathematical Cryptography, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics of Generative Modelling, Medical Statistics, Metric Spaces and Topology, Statistical Inference, Stochastic Processes, Statistical Learning and Prediction, Advanced Programming, Computer Vision, Digital Health, Secure Distributed Systems, Languages and Compilation, Natural Language Processing, Quantum Computing, Secure Artificial Intelligence, and Secure Cyber Physical Systems.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
What students say
Based on about 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 52%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Computer Science
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Matrices and Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Software Development
- Symmetry and Sequences
- Linear Algebra
- Project Skills
- Secure Data and Systems
- Abstract Algebra
- Applied Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence
- Complex Analysis
- Extended Reality
- Internet Applications
- Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
- Multivariate Probability and Statistics
- Real Analysis
- Placement
- Commutative Algebra
- Dynamic Modelling
- Environmental Statistics
- Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Hilbert Spaces
- Knots and Geometry
- Linear Systems
- Machine Learning
- Mathematical Cryptography
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics of Generative Modelling
- Medical Statistics
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Statistical Inference
- Stochastic Processes
- Statistical Learning and Prediction
- Advanced Programming
- Computer Vision
- Digital Health
- Secure Distributed Systems
- Languages and Compilation
- Natural Language Processing
- Quantum Computing
- Secure Artificial Intelligence
- Secure Cyber Physical Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £63,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics with Computer Science (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.