MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad)
About this course
MSci Hons in Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad), a mathematics and computer science degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to both disciplines. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, and Control Systems. The five-year programme includes an integrated year spent studying abroad at an approved international partner university, and culminates in a final-year dissertation or project. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Fundamentals of Computer Science, Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Matrices and Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Software Development, and Symmetry and Sequences. Year 2 introduces further compulsory study in Linear Algebra, Project Skills, and Secure Data and Systems, alongside optional modules covering topics like 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 is spent abroad at a partner institution. Returning for Year 4, students choose from a broad selection of advanced options spanning 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. The final fifth year comprises core advanced research methods alongside a dissertation or a combination of project and placement, supplemented by optional choices including Advanced Statistical Modelling, Clinical Trials, Combinatorics, Computing and Algorithms for Statistics, Deep Learning, Epidemiology and Disease Modelling, Estimation and Inference, Galois Theory, Hidden-Process Models, Lie Groups and Lie Algebras, Measure and Integration, Operators and Spectral Theory, Probability Theory, Stochastic Calculus for Finance, Survival and Longitudinal Statistics, and Number Theory.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAA for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AA. IB: 38 points overall with 17 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 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
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 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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
- Study Abroad
- 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
- Research Methods & Innovation
- Dissertation or Combination of Project and Placement
- Advanced Statistical Modelling
- Clinical Trials
- Combinatorics
- Computing and Algorithms for Statistics
- Deep Learning
- Epidemiology and Disease Modelling
- Estimation and Inference
- Galois Theory
- Hidden-Process Models
- Lie Groups and Lie Algebras
- Measure and Integration
- Operators and Spectral Theory
- Probability Theory
- Stochastic Calculus for Finance
- Survival and Longitudinal Statistics
- Number Theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad) 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 MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad) 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 MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad) 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 MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Does MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Mathematics with Computer Science (Study Abroad) at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.