BSc Mathematics and Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

BSc Mathematics and Computer Science is a three-year joint degree delivered with the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, combining the study of both subjects at each level. Mathematics teaching is in the Teaching Centre for Mathematics and Physics and computer science teaching is in the Bernard Crossland building on the Malone Road.

Department: School of Mathematics and Physics, jointly with the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mathematics and computer science are studied together at each level over three years. An optional placement year can be taken between years 2 and 3 and is recorded as 'with placement year'. IAESTE and Turing exchange programmes are available.

Career pathways

87% of mathematics students are in graduate employment or further study 15 months after graduation. Local financial services and analytics firms founded by Queen's graduates include Clarus FT, Effex Capital and AquaQ Analytics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including A in Mathematics, or A*BB including A* in Mathematics (typical offer AAB/A*BB). Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3H3H3 including H2 in Higher Level Mathematics. IB: 34 points including 6 in Mathematics, with 6,5 at Higher Level. Access Course: minimum 80% in each Level 3 module with substantial Mathematics modules. Graduates: minimum 2:2 provided subject requirements are met. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). GCSE English Language grade C/4 required. Applicants are not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other tuition per year; academic year per entry year 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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