BSc Discrete Mathematics
About this course
BSc in Discrete Mathematics, a mathematics and computer science degree bridging computing and mathematics. Students can choose to spend a year in industry, research institutions, or study abroad between the second and third years, which is reflected in the degree title.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A to include A* in Mathematics. IB: 39 with 7, 6, 6 in three Higher Level subjects to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics ('Analysis and Approaches' only)
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 70%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 19%
- London: 32%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Discrete Mathematics at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £45,000 after 15 months, £49,000 after 3 years, £65,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,500 and £86,000. The £65,500 median after five years is £26,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Discrete Mathematics at University of Warwick do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Discrete Mathematics at University of Warwick?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Discrete Mathematics at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
Does BSc Discrete Mathematics at University of Warwick 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 Discrete Mathematics at University of Warwick?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.