Mathematics with Computer Science

Program Overview

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Mathematics with Computer Science (BSc)

Overview

This course provides a broad programme of education in mathematics, and computer science. You can choose between many final year options in line with your interests and career aims. You can also choose to do an individual and group project in either mathematics or computer science.

Entry Requirements

A-levels

• AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A)
• If a STEP paper is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including Mathematics (grade A)
• We accept either of the two STEP papers

International Baccalaureate Diploma

• Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Preferred Mathematics module is Analysis and Approaches, but Applications and Interpretation is also considered)

BTEC

• D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels including Mathematics
• DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus A in A level Mathematics
• We do not accept BTEC National Extended Diploma unless A level Mathematics is taken alongside this qualification

Access to HE Diploma

• 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction
• Mathematics must be studied to level 3, A-level standard to be considered

Irish Leaving Certificate

• H1 H1 H2 H2 H2 H2 including Mathematics at H2

Scottish Qualification

• Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6
• Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed
• Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education

Cambridge Pre-U

• D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects including Mathematics
• Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer

Welsh Baccalaureate

• AAA from 3 A levels including Mathematics or AA from two A levels including Mathematics and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate

T Level

• There are no T levels accepted for this programme

Other Requirements

• UK students
• International students
• Other ways to qualify

GCSE Requirements

• Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C)

English Language Requirements

• If English is not your first language, you must show that you can use English to the level we require
• Visit our English language pages to find out which qualifications we accept and how you can meet our requirements
• If you are taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), you must get at least the following scores:
  • overall score: 6.5
  • reading: 6.0
  • writing: 6.0
  • speaking: 6.0
  • listening: 6.0

Course Structure

Year 1

• Linear Algebra I
• Linear Algebra II
• Programming I
• Algorithmics
• Programming II

Year 2

• Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Algorithms
• Fields and Fluids
• Financial Mathematics
• Geometry and Topology
• Group Theory
• Operational Research II
• Statistical Distribution Theory
• Statistical Modelling I
• Stochastic Processes
• Vector Calculus and Complex Variable

Year 3

• Mathematics Project
• Actuarial Mathematics I
• Actuarial Mathematics II
• Advanced Fluid Dynamics
• Advanced Partial Differential Equations
• Algebraic Topology
• Complex Analysis
• Design and Analysis of Experiments
• Further Number Theory
• Graph Theory
• Hilbert Spaces
• Integral Transform Methods
• Mathematical Biology
• Mathematical Finance
• Mathematical Programming
• Numerical Methods
• Optimization
• Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
• Statistical Inference
• Statistical Modelling II
• Structure and Dynamics of Networks
• Survival Models

Learning and Assessment

• Lectures
• Classes and tutorials
• Coursework
• Individual and group projects
• Independent learning (studying on your own)

Year 1

• Scheduled learning & teaching: 33%
• Independent learning: 67%
• Assessment:
  • Written exam: 57%
  • Coursework: 41%
  • Practical exam: 2%

Year 2

• Scheduled learning & teaching: 33%
• Independent learning: 67%
• Assessment:
  • Written exam: 77%
  • Coursework: 23%

Year 3

• Scheduled learning & teaching: 27%
• Independent learning: 73%
• Assessment:
  • Written exam: 46%
  • Coursework: 51%
  • Practical exam: 3%

Careers and Employability

• Employability skills:
  • Research
  • Critical thinking
  • Self-management
  • Communication
  • Problem solving
• Career pathways:
  • Data scientist
  • Investment analyst
  • Research scientist
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Software engineer
  • Statistician
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Application analyst
  • Application developer
  • Web developer
• Wider career opportunities:
  • Actuary
  • Chartered accountant
  • Academic researcher
  • Financial manager
  • Management consultant
  • Meteorologist
  • Operational researcher
  • Quantity surveyor
  • Sound engineer
  • Financial trader

Fees, Costs, and Funding

• Tuition fees:
  • UK students: £9,535
  • EU and international students: £25,200
• What your fees pay for:
  • The full cost of tuition and standard exams
• Accommodation and living costs, such as travel and food, are not included in your tuition fees
• There may also be extra costs for retake and professional exams
• Bursaries, scholarships, and other funding:
  • If you're a UK or EU student and your household income is under £36,200 a year, you may be able to get a University of Southampton bursary to help with your living costs
  • If you're a care leaver or estranged from your parents, you may be able to get a specific bursary
  • You may be able to get a scholarship or grant to help fund your studies
  • We award scholarships and grants for travel, academic excellence, or to students from under-represented backgrounds

Support During Your Course

• The Student Hub offers support and advice on money to students
• You may be able to access our Student Support fund and other sources of financial support during your course

Funding for EU and International Students

• Find out about funding you could get as an international student

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