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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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SEP-25
5 Years
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)
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Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
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With our MSci Mathematics and Computer Science degree you will be able to shape your degree to suit your career aspirations in exciting and rapidly developing areas. The year in industry will open a world of opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and gain work experience that will put you ahead when you graduate.Our world-leading experts on the Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year MSci will help you develop your knowledge and skills in subjects that have a huge impact on our lives. Depending on how your interests develop, you could choose to specialise with advanced modules in areas such as statistics, algebra, robotics and machine learning, and take on a significant project.In small group tutorials we will encourage you to think critically and independently, helping you become a successful mathematician or computer scientist. The analytical and problem-solving skills you will learn will help you stand out in a highly competitive job market.In your first year, we will help you to make the step up to university level study. We will give you a sound mathematical basis in a broad range of subject areas and you will study the foundations of computer science together with programme design and programming techniques. In the second year you will be introduced to more advanced areas then you will go on your industrial placement in the third year.On returning to the University for your fourth year, you can choose from a broad range of modules to specialise in mathematics or computer science. In your fifth year you will specialise further and undertake a significant project so you can explore your interests in greater depth.
Exam type
A levelA level:
A*AA Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
A*AA including Mathematics or AAA including Mathematics and grade 2 in any STEP paper. A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics required; ; Computing A level is not required but some experience of programming would be advantageous. General Studies not accepted, but a grade A may be considered if you fail to meet your offer.
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
7,6,6 at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics, with a minimum of 32 points overall.
BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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