MSci Mathematics and Computer Science at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

MSci Mathematics and Computer Science is a four-year integrated masters joint degree delivered with the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, combining both subjects at each level. The additional year allows students to reach a higher level of proficiency and complete an extensive research project.

Department: School of Mathematics and Physics, jointly with the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Duration: 4 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (integrated) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mathematics and computer science are studied together at each level over four years, with an extensive research project in the final year. An optional placement year can be taken between years 2/3 or 3/4. Computer science teaching is in the Bernard Crossland building and mathematics in the Teaching Centre for Mathematics and Physics.

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: AAA including Mathematics, or A* in Mathematics with AB (typical offer AAA/A*AB). Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3H3H3 including H2 in Higher Level Mathematics. IB: 36 points including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics. Access Course not considered (apply for the BSc). 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; those not eligible for the MSci are automatically considered for the BSc. 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: 4 years full-time

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