MEng Computer Science and Mathematics
About this course
MEng in Computer Science and Mathematics, a computer science degree situated at the intersection of computer science and mathematical sciences. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes options for a study abroad period or a professional industry placement year. The first year covers core foundations through Algorithms and Theory of Computation, Programming and Software Development, and Analysis 1. The second year builds competence with Programming Language Concepts, Mathematical Methods 1, and Probability and Statistics, alongside optional choices such as Number Theory and Algebra 4: Groups and Rings. Third-year studies feature compulsory modules like Directed Reading and Computation and Complexity, while allowing optional exploration in topics such as Functional Programming, Quantum Computation, and Computer Graphics. The final fourth year centres on the compulsory Computer Science MEng Project / Dissertation, supported by specialised optional modules including Supervised Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and Introduction to Deep Learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A (A* in either Mathematics or Further Mathematics required, both preferred.) IB: 40 points (A total of 20 points in three higher level subjects including Grade 7 in Mathematics. The course will accept either ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level. ‘Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred.)
What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 95%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 64%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- Baccalaureate: 17%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Algorithms and Theory of Computation
- Programming and Software Development
- Analysis 1
- Analysis 2
- Algebra 1
- Algebra 2
- Programming Language Concepts
- Mathematical Methods 1
- Algebra 3: Further Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Methods 2
- Probability and Statistics
- Computer Science Mathematics and Theory 1
- Computer Science Mathematics and Theory 2
- Analysis 3: Complex Analysis
- Number Theory
- Algebra 4: Groups and Rings
- Directed Reading
- Computation and Complexity
- Functional Programming
- Interaction Design
- Artificial Intelligence and Neural Computing
- Introduction to Cryptography
- Image Processing
- Computer Graphics
- Group Research Project
- Machine Learning for Domain Specialists
- Quantum Computation
- Machine Learning for Visual Computing
- Computer Science MEng Project / Dissertation
- Supervised Learning
- Graphical Models
- Applied Machine Learning
- Bioinformatics
- Advanced Topics in Machine Learning
- Information Retrieval and Data Mining
- Statistical Natural Language Processing
- Reinforcement Learning
- Introduction to Deep Learning
- Multi-agent Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Computer Science and Mathematics at University College London earn?
The median salary is £72,000 after 15 months, £51,000 after 3 years, £71,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £49,500 and £96,500. The £71,000 median after five years is £35,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MEng Computer Science and Mathematics at University College London do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Computer Science and Mathematics at University College London?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Computer Science and Mathematics at University College London?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 200 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Computer Science and Mathematics at University College London?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.