BSc Computer Science and Mathematics
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Mathematics, a mathematics and computer science degree bridging computational systems and mathematical theory. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake an optional placement year to gain workplace experience prior to graduation. The first year covers the foundations through Software 1: Foundations of Programming for Computer Science, Foundations and Calculus, Introduction to Pure Mathematics, Software 2: Object Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms, Theory 2: Formal Languages and Automata, and Multivariable Calculus and Matrices. The second year progresses to Engineering 1: Software and Systems Engineering, Theory 3: Computability, Complexity and Logic, Metric Spaces, Groups, Rings and Fields, Linear Algebra, Data: Introduction to Data Science, and Intelligent Systems: Machine Learning and Optimisation. The final year centers on the Computer Science Project and the Extended Independent Project in Mathematics. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Autonomous Robots, Cryptography, Differential Geometry, and Deep Learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics. If you are studying towards a fourth A level, we will make an alternative offer of AABB including grade A in Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall, including grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations). BTEC: DDD plus grade A in A level Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A in A Level Mathematics Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level including Mathematics Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A in A Level Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 80 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 75%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 74%
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 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 1%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 21%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Software 1: Foundations of Programming for Computer Science
- Foundations and Calculus
- Introduction to Pure Mathematics
- Software 2: Object Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms
- Theory 2: Formal Languages and Automata
- Multivariable Calculus and Matrices
- Engineering 1: Software and Systems Engineering
- Theory 3: Computability, Complexity and Logic
- Metric Spaces
- Groups, Rings and Fields
- Linear Algebra
- Data: Introduction to Data Science
- Intelligent Systems: Machine Learning and Optimisation
- Computer Science Project
- Extended Independent Project in Mathematics
- AI Search and Logic
- Autonomous Robots
- Cryptography Theory and Practice
- Embedded Systems Design and Implementation
- Engineering 2: Automated Software Engineering
- Ethical Hacking, Analysis and Investigation
- High-Integrity Systems Engineering
- High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Systems
- Deep Learning
- Legal Practice, Technology and Computer Science
- Network Security
- Qualitative Approaches to Investigating UX
- Quantum Computation
- Engineering LLM-Based Agents and Applications
- Large Language Models
- Natural Language Processing
- Cryptography
- Differential Geometry
- Groups, Actions and Galois Theory
- Measure and Integration
- Number Theory
- Numerical Analysis
- Operations Research
- Topology
- Communicating Mathematics in Education
- Lie Theory
- Semigroup Theory
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at University of York earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £53,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £70,000. The £53,500 median after five years is £14,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at University of York 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 Computer Science and Mathematics at University of York?
83% 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 University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 164 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science and Mathematics at University of York 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 University of York?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.