BSc Mathematics & Computer Science
About this course
BSc in Mathematics and Computer Science, combining mathematical theory with computational methods. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students undertake industry-relevant projects and may complete the Honours project in either subject.
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Entry requirements
A level: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: BBB (Maths) Year 2 entry: ABB (Maths A, Computer Science B) IB: Standard entry requirements*: Year 1 entry: 30 (Mathematics HL5) Year 2 entry: 32 (Mathematics HL6, Computer Science HL5 including option D: Object-oriented Programming, in Java)
What students say
Based on about 42 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 3%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- Scotland: 91%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 10%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Mathematical Foundations
- Calculus 1
- Essential Statistics
- Algebra & Geometry
- Machines, Languages & Computation
- Information & Information Systems
- Programming Foundations
- Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
- Advanced Calculus
- Applicable Analysis
- Advanced Programming
- Logic & Algorithms
- User & Data Modelling
- Applied Linear Algebra
- Applicable Analysis 2
- Numerical Analysis
- Partial Differential Equations
- Algebraic Structures
- Game Theory & Applications
- Building Software Systems
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Programming Language Definition & Implementation
- Web Applications Development
- Functional Programming
- Mobile App Development
- Communicating Mathematics & Statistics
- Individual Project
- Modelling & Simulation with Applications to Financial Derivatives
- Applicable Analysis 3
- Finite Element Methods for Boundary Value Problems & Approximations
- Mathematical Introduction to Networks
- Mathematical Biology & Marine Population Modelling
- Advanced Functional Programming
- Software Architecture & Design
- Theory of Computation
- Information Mining & Access
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £55,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 220 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.