MSci Computer Science and Mathematics
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Computer Science and Mathematics, a mathematics and computer science degree bridging computational and analytical techniques. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a dedicated project combining both disciplines in the third year, alongside opportunities for specialized study and an extended master's curriculum. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to Programming and Databases, Analysis I, Calculus I, and Logic for Computer Science. The second year progresses with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Professional Training Preparation, Object-oriented Programming Team Project, and Formal Languages, Theory of Computation, and Applications, alongside optional choices such as Computer Graphics and Mechanics. The third year incorporates the Computer Science and Mathematics Project alongside numerous optional modules spanning subjects like Software Engineering: Practices and Principles, Algorithm Analysis, and Cyber Risk Management. The final fourth year centers on advanced study through Managing a Project Team, Thesis Project, Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject, Innovation and Technology, Mathematical Modelling I, and Mathematical Modelling II.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Maths IB: 38 (7,6,6 HL) including HL Maths BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades A*A including Maths BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma and National Diploma not accepted for MSci but considered for BSc in combination with A level Maths Preferred BTEC: Computing, IT
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 39%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming and Databases
- Analysis I
- Calculus I
- Logic for Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Linear Algebra and Geometry I
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Numerical Methods
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Professional Training Preparation
- Object-oriented Programming Team Project
- Formal Languages, Theory of Computation, and Applications
- Introductory Probability and Statistics
- Calculus II
- Linear Algebra and Geometry II
- ODEs and Calculus of Variations
- Computer Graphics
- Mechanics
- Computational Methods for Differential Equations
- Elements of Topology
- Computer Science and Mathematics Project
- Linear Differential Equations
- Algebra
- Software Engineering: Practices and Principles
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Agent-Based Systems
- Algorithm Analysis
- Distributed Systems
- Computer Animation
- Probability Theory
- Applied Statistics
- Introduction to Differential Geometry
- Advanced Numerical Methods
- Dynamical Systems
- Asymptotic Methods
- Operational Research
- Cyber Risk Management
- Human Factors and Cyber Security
- Analysis II
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development
- Robotics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Computer Vision
- Complex Analysis
- Statistical Modelling
- Medical Statistics
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Vibrations and Waves
- Game Theory
- Computational Methods in Finance
- Mathematical Biology
- Digital Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Managing a Project Team
- Thesis Project
- Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject
- Innovation and Technology
- Mathematical Modelling I
- Mathematical Modelling II
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science and Mathematics at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £79,000. The £58,500 median after five years is £19,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science and Mathematics at Loughborough University do next?
90% 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 Loughborough University?
86% 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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is MSci Computer Science and Mathematics at Loughborough University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science and Mathematics at Loughborough University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.