Program Overview

Program Overview

The BSc Hons Mathematics & Computer Science program is a four-year joint Honours degree that focuses on applying mathematics to solve practical problems. The program is taught in partnership with the Department of Computer & Information Sciences.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: GG14
• Second year entry: available
• Part-time study: available

Study with Us

The program aims to provide students with the skills to tackle problems in a business environment. Students will learn how to apply mathematics to solve practical problems using specialist software, gain knowledge in programming languages, artificial intelligence, mathematical analysis, discrete mathematics, and web applications development.

Why this Course?

Mathematics is everywhere, and this course focuses on applying mathematics to solve practical problems. The program will give students the skills to tackle problems in a business environment.

What You'll Study

The program is a four-year joint Honours degree, with each year containing compulsory modules, and some years containing optional modules and/or elective modules.

Years 1 & 2

• Each area is studied equally.
• In addition to core mathematical methods, students will study calculus, geometry, applied analysis, mechanics, linear algebra, and probability and statistics.
• Computer Science modules include programming, logic, and information systems.

Years 3 & 4

• This flexible joint degree allows students to focus on up to a number of modules in Mathematics or Computer Science.
• The final year project may be carried out in either subject.
• Honours graduates with enough computing modules may seek accreditation from the British Computer Society.

Study Abroad

Students will have the opportunity to spend time studying abroad, normally in the third year of the course. The university has links with European and non-European universities.

The Department of Mathematics & Statistics

The department emphasizes how mathematics and statistics can be applied in the real world and have societal impact. Many academic staff hold joint appointments with, or are funded by, other organizations.

Course Content

The course content includes:

• Year 1: Mathematical Foundations, Calculus 1, Essential Statistics, Algebra & Geometry, Machines, Languages & Computation, Information & Information Systems, Programming Foundations
• Year 2: Linear Algebra & Differential Equations, Advanced Calculus, Applicable Analysis 1, Advanced Programming, Logic & Algorithms, User & Data Modelling
• Year 3: Compulsory and optional modules totalling 120 credits, including Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Applicable Analysis 2, Numerical Analysis, Building Software Systems, Foundations of Artificial Intelligence, Programming Language Definition & Implementation, Web Applications Development, Functional Programming, Mobile App Development
• Year 4: Compulsory and optional modules totalling 120 credits, including Communicating Mathematics & Statistics, Individual Project, Modelling & Simulation with Applications to Financial Derivatives, Applicable Analysis 3, Statistical Modelling & Analysis, Fluids & Waves, Finite Element Methods for Boundary Value Problems & Approximation, Applied Statistics in Society, Mathematical Introduction to Networks, Mathematical Biology & Marine Population Modelling, Medical Statistics, Advanced Functional Programming, Software Architecture & Design, Theory of Computation, Information Access & Mining

Learning & Teaching

Teaching methods include lectures, tutorials, problems classes, computer laboratories, coursework, and projects. These methods will allow students to gain knowledge, understand and develop intellectual thinking, and learn practical and transferable skills.

Assessment

In Mathematics & Statistics, knowledge, understanding, and subject-specific skills are assessed by coursework, assignment, reports, presentations, and written examinations.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: AABB/ABBBC (Maths A, Advanced Higher Maths recommended)
• Advanced Highers: AB (Maths A, Computing Science B)
• A Levels: BBB (Maths)
• International Baccalaureate: 30 (Mathematics HL5)
• HNC/HND: relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics
• International students: View the entry requirements for your country.

Fees & Funding

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• Republic of Ireland: If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.
• International: £21,550
• Additional costs: International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.

Careers

Graduates in Mathematics & Computer Science can go into a wide range of jobs from the manufacturing and service industries, the actuarial, accountancy, and banking professions, commerce and government, consultancy, and education. Graduates are well prepared for careers involving theoretical computer science or programming of advanced scientific problems, including cryptography.