BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Computer Science, spanning mathematical principles and software development. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes an optional industrial placement year in the third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 and with 6 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,6,5 in 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics.) BTEC: Distinction in BTEC and AA in A levels including Mathematics.; DD in BTEC and grade A in A level Mathematics.; DDD in relevant Diploma (Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, IT) and A level Mathematics grade A. Not accepted without A level Mathematics.
What students say
Based on about 102 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 56%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 7%
- Scotland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING
- PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE PARADIGMS
- DESIGNING SYSTEMS FOR THE DIGITAL SOCIETY
- DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS
- OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING
- COMPLEXITY OF ALGORITHMS
- SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS
- DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
- COMPUTER NETWORKS
- INTRODUCTION TO THEORY OF COMPUTATION
- CORE DATA SCIENCE
- VECTOR CALCULUS WITH APPLICATIONS IN FLUID MECHANICS
- COMPLEX FUNCTIONS
- LINEAR ALGEBRA AND GEOMETRY
- PROBABILITY
- COMPUTER-BASED TRADING IN FINANCIAL MARKETS
- CYBER SECURITY
- GROUP SOFTWARE PROJECT
- CLASSICAL MECHANICS
- COMMUTATIVE ALGEBRA
- DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
- FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS
- NUMERICAL METHODS
- STATISTICS
- INDUSTRIAL PLACEMENT Y3
- HONOURS YEAR COMPUTER SCIENCE PROJECT
- ADVANCED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- QUANTUM COMPUTING AND SECURITY
- INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL GAME THEORY
- ADVANCED SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
- OPTIMISATION
- COMMUNICATING COMPUTER SCIENCE
- FURTHER METHODS OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS
- NUMBER THEORY
- GROUP THEORY
- QUANTUM MECHANICS
- EFFICIENT SEQUENTIAL ALGORITHMS
- CLOUD COMPUTING FOR E-COMMERCE
- NETWORK MINING AND ANALYSIS
- DATA MINING AND VISUALISATION
- COMBINATORICS
- MEDICAL STATISTICS
- NETWORKS IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
- THEORY OF STATISTICAL INFERENCE
- NUMERICAL METHODS FOR ORDINARY AND PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £57,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Computer Science with a Year in Industry at University of Liverpool?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.