BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Computer Science at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A four-year joint Honours degree taught with the Department of Computer & Information Sciences, with mathematics and computer science studied equally in the first two years. Honours graduates with enough computing modules may seek accreditation from the British Computer Society. Study abroad is possible, normally in Year 3.

What you will study

Years 1 and 2 cover core mathematical methods (calculus, geometry, applied analysis, mechanics, linear algebra) alongside computer science. Years 3 and 4 allow a focus on mathematics or computer science modules, and the final-year project may be carried out in either subject.

Career pathways

Graduates enter manufacturing and service industries, the actuarial, accountancy and banking professions, commerce, government, consultancy and education, and careers in theoretical computer science and advanced scientific programming including cryptography.

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Entry requirements

Highers (standard): Year 1 entry AABB or ABBBC (Maths A; Advanced Higher Maths recommended); minimum entry BBBB including Maths at B and 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics, or ABBB including Maths A. Advanced Highers: Year 2 entry AB (Maths A, Computing Science B). A Levels: Year 1 entry BBB (Maths); Year 2 entry ABB (Maths A, Computer Science B). IB: Year 1 entry 30 (Mathematics HL5); Year 2 entry 32 (Mathematics HL6, Computer Science HL5 including option D: Object-oriented Programming in Java). HNC: Year 1 entry relevant HNC with strong mathematical content, B in the Graded Unit, plus Higher Maths at A or 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics. Deferred entry accepted. Faculty of Science: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (other accepted tests listed by the university).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 22,750 a year (2026/27). Overseas fee, tuition only, full-time per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

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