MSci Mathematics and Computer Science
About this course
An MSci in Mathematics and Computer Science. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The integrated master's pathway allows progression to master's-level study within the undergraduate degree, and students undertake an individual research project supervised by a member of staff. A group project module and an optional study abroad year are also available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to BBB to include a Grade B in Maths IB: 30 points overall to include a Higher Level in Maths.
What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 84%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 54%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 205 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algebra
- Calculus
- Foundations of Programming
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Linear Algebra
- Operating Systems
- Probability and Statistics
- Applied Machine Learning
- Coding Theory
- Differential Equations
- Full Stack Development
- Group Project
- Industrial and Financial Mathematics
- User Experience Design
- Study Abroad – SEPS
- Advanced Project and Communication
- Fluid Dynamics
- Group Theory
- Image Processing
- Machine Learning
- Methods of Applied Mathematics
- Numerical Methods
- Optimisation and Operational Research
- Project
- Resilient Software Development
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Programming Principles
- Physics Simulation (M)
- Mathematics and Computer Science Masters Project
- Reading Module in Mathematics
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Applied Signal and Image Processing
- Autonomous Mobile Robotics (M)
- Big Data (M)
- Financial Kinetics
- Fluid Dynamics (M)
- Image Processing (M)
- Information Systems Security
- Machine Learning (M)
- Mathematics Pedagogy (M)
- Methods Of Mathematical Physics (M)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £36,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £48,000. The £36,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Lincoln do next?
92% 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 at University of Lincoln?
71% 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 at University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is MSci Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Lincoln accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does MSci Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Lincoln 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 Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Lincoln?
84% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.