Mathematics and Computer Science MSci (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Full Time With Year In Industry

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Start date

30-SEP-24

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Duration

5 Years

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Master of Science (with Honours) - Msci (Hon)

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Full time with year in industry

Start date

30-SEP-24

Duration

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 ...Read more

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.

Key stats

Mathematics
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
33/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
14th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£30,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£25,000
Mathematics
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Mathematics graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Mathematics graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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K
01 Mar 24

It's a wonderful campus and I love my course. However, I'd like the opportunity to interact more with my lectures and the course..Read more

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Edward
31 Jan 24

Birmingham has very modern facilities and superb employer links. The careers service is fantastic. Beautiful old campus. There is unfortunately issues with crime in the student..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A 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.

Popular A-level subjects

Mathematics

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
100%
Further Mathematics
60%
Physics
49%
Chemistry
33%
Biology
15%
HESA
Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
95%
Physics
60%
Computing
57%
Further Mathematics
44%
Chemistry
24%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

25,860 per year

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Students from International

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K
01 Mar 24
Mathematics and Computer Science MSci (Hons)
It's a wonderful campus and I love my course. However, I'd like the opportunity to interact more with my lectures and the course...
Read more
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Edward
31 Jan 24
Computer Science Masters/MSc
Birmingham has very modern facilities and superb employer links. The careers service is fantastic. Beautiful old campus. There is unfortunately issues with crime in the student...
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