BSc Computing and Mathematics
About this course
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Computer Science, combining computing and mathematics across three years. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The course offers specialisms in Artificial Intelligence or Quantum Information and Computing. A Software Engineering Team Project forms part of the final year.
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What students say
Based on about 130 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 63%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 40%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 425 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Programming Portfolio 1
- Introductory Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Introductory Calculus
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Number Systems
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Foundations of Data Science
- Security Programming
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Software Engineering Team Project
- Linear Algebra
- Groups and Rings
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computing and Mathematics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £60,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Computing and Mathematics at Newcastle University do next?
81% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computing and Mathematics at Newcastle University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computing and Mathematics at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computing and Mathematics at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computing and Mathematics at Newcastle University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.