Mathematics and Computer Science
About this course
BA or MMathCompSci in Mathematics and Computer Science, a mathematics and computer science degree bridging theoretical foundations with practical applications. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme is delivered jointly by the Department of Computer Science and the Mathematical Institute. The first year covers core foundations through Analysis, Linear algebra, Probability, Functional programming, and Imperative programming. The second year introduces algorithms and computing concepts via Algorithms and data structures, Models of computation, Artificial Intelligence, and Computer architecture. The third year advances into specialised mathematical theory and computer science topics including Graph theory, Information theory, Computer-aided formal verification, and Machine learning. The fourth year concludes with advanced study options such as Algebraic geometry, Computational biology, Geometric deep learning, and Probabilistic model checking.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A with the A*s in Maths and Further Maths if available IB: 39 (including core points) with 766 at HL (the 7 must be in Higher Level Mathematics)
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 30%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analysis
- Groups and group actions
- Introduction to complex numbers
- Introduction to university maths
- Linear algebra
- Probability
- Continuous maths
- Design and analysis of algorithms
- Functional programming
- Introduction to proof systems
- Imperative programming
- Algorithms and data structures
- Group design practical
- Models of computation
- Complex analysis
- Metric spaces
- Numerical analysis
- Quantum theory
- Topology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer architecture
- Computer graphics
- Databases
- Logic and proof
- Quantum information
- Commutative algebra
- Galois theory
- Graph theory
- Information theory
- Set theory
- Topology and groups
- Computer-aided formal verification
- Geometric modelling
- Lambda calculus and types
- Machine learning
- Algebraic geometry
- Analytic number theory
- Category theory
- Elliptic curves
- Lie groups
- Model theory
- Probabilistic combinatorics
- Automata, logic and games
- Categories, proofs and processes
- Computational biology
- Database systems implementation
- Foundation of self-programming agents
- Geometric deep learning
- Probabilistic model checking
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Oxford earn?
The median salary is £55,000 after 15 months, £51,500 after 3 years, £68,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £43,000 and £151,500. The £68,500 median after five years is £29,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Oxford do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Oxford?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Oxford?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 214 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Oxford?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.