BSc Computer Science and Mathematics
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science, combining the two disciplines equally over three years. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Project Management. The course covers both pure and applied mathematics alongside computer programming, software engineering, and algorithms and complexity, with access to well-equipped laboratories and a final-year project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (Required subjects: A-level Mathematics at grade A We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C) For students taking the BTEC Extended Diploma please click here to see the specific modules you must take in order to meet the entry requirements for this course.) IB: 6,6,5 at Higher level or 34 points overall. Including either 6 HL Maths: Analysis & Approaches/7 HL in Applications & Interpretations/7 SL Analysis & Approaches
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 58%
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 74 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Finance Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 46%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Object Oriented Programming I
- Object Oriented Programming II
- Programming laboratory
- Software Design
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics
- Linear Algebra I
- Academic Integrity
- Software Engineering
- Algorithms and Complexity
- Team Project
- Linear Algebra II
- Probability Theory
- Symbolic Artificial Intelligence
- Ring Theory
- Complex Analysis
- Ordinary Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis
- Vector Calculus
- Introduction to Information Security
- Databases
- Half Unit Project
- Full Unit Project
- Intelligent Agents and Multi-agent Systems
- Machine Learning
- IT Project Management
- Compilers and Code Generation
- Functional Programming and Applications
- Number Theory
- Quantum Theory 1
- Inference
- Combinatorics
- Markov Chains and Applications
- Quantum Information and Coding
- Financial Mathematics I
- Financial Mathematics II
- Cryptography
- Topology
- Group Theory
- Introduction to Optimisation
- Game Theory
- Deep Learning
- Security Management
- Software Verification
- Advanced Algorithms & Complexity
- Quantum Computing
- Natural Language Processing
- Applications of Vector Calculus
- Graph Theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £41,000 after 3 years, £48,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £68,500. The £48,500 median after five years is £9,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Computer Science and Mathematics at Royal Holloway, University of London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.