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BSc Mathematics with Computer Science with a Placement Year

  • UCAS code
    GG41
  • Typical offer
    ABC
  • Year of entry
    2023/24
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  4 Years
  • Year of entry
    2023/24
  • Course duration
    Full Time:  4 Years

Develop your mathematical knowledge, gain key computational skills, and join the growing technological industry with our BSc Mathematics with Computer Science with Placement degree.

Gain desirable and in-demand skills across two disciplines and develop a thorough grounding in computer science, backed up by your in-depth mathematical knowledge.

With learning roughly split into two-thirds mathematics and one-third computer science, this flexible, industry-relevant degree – located in the heart of the UK's digital technology sector – aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers.

Topics of study in mathematics

You'll join the University of Reading's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where 98% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).

On this course, topics of study in your first two years will include:

  • calculus
  • linear algebra
  • differential equations
  • numerical analysis.

Your second year will feature a skills module, designed to improve your transferable skills and enhance your employability.

Support for the transition to university-level mathematics will be provided through small-group tutorials, seminars and events. You will also be encouraged to get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group.

Your degree will meet the requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment in order to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees).

Developing skills in computer science

Get to grips with key programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python. Areas of study from the Department of Computer Science include:

  • programming
  • software design
  • computer systems
  • networking and operations
  • web technology
  • computer security.

Placement Year

This degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement between your second and final year.

Both the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science have strong industry links, ensuring that our students are regularly offered fantastic placement, work experience and career opportunities.

Our dedicated placements officer can offer advice and support to find your ideal placement, as well as developing your CV and interview skills.


Shaping your degree in BSc Mathematics with Computer Science

In your final year, you can tailor your studies to suit your developing interests and career aspirations. Explore complementary topics such as data mining, virtual reality, cryptography and number theory, without compromising your core set of knowledge and skills.

A mathematics report and presentation will be required alongside your optional modules.


Overview

Develop your mathematical knowledge, gain key computational skills, and join the growing technological industry with our BSc Mathematics with Computer Science with Placement degree.

Gain desirable and in-demand skills across two disciplines and develop a thorough grounding in computer science, backed up by your in-depth mathematical knowledge.

With learning roughly split into two-thirds mathematics and one-third computer science, this flexible, industry-relevant degree – located in the heart of the UK's digital technology sector – aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers.

Topics of study in mathematics

You'll join the University of Reading's Department of Mathematics and Statistics, where 98% of our research is world leading or internationally excellent and 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (REF 2021, combining 4* and 3* submissions – Mathematical Sciences).

On this course, topics of study in your first two years will include:

  • calculus
  • linear algebra
  • differential equations
  • numerical analysis.

Your second year will feature a skills module, designed to improve your transferable skills and enhance your employability.

Support for the transition to university-level mathematics will be provided through small-group tutorials, seminars and events. You will also be encouraged to get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group.

Your degree will meet the requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment in order to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees).

Developing skills in computer science

Get to grips with key programming languages such as C++, Java, and Python. Areas of study from the Department of Computer Science include:

  • programming
  • software design
  • computer systems
  • networking and operations
  • web technology
  • computer security.

Placement Year

This degree includes an integrated, year-long work placement between your second and final year.

Both the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and the Department of Computer Science have strong industry links, ensuring that our students are regularly offered fantastic placement, work experience and career opportunities.

Our dedicated placements officer can offer advice and support to find your ideal placement, as well as developing your CV and interview skills.


Learning

Shaping your degree in BSc Mathematics with Computer Science

In your final year, you can tailor your studies to suit your developing interests and career aspirations. Explore complementary topics such as data mining, virtual reality, cryptography and number theory, without compromising your core set of knowledge and skills.

A mathematics report and presentation will be required alongside your optional modules.


Entry requirements A Level ABC

Select Reading as your firm choice on UCAS and we'll guarantee you a place even if you don't quite meet your offer. For details, see our firm choice scheme.

Typical offer

ABC with an A in Maths, and if you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A-level (e.g BBC with Maths at B or ABD with Maths at either A or B).

If you are studying an Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in addition to your A levels and achieve a B in the EPQ we will accept ACC at A level with an A in Mathematics. If you place us as Firm choice we will accept BCC with a B in Mathematics alongside a B in the EPQ.

International Baccalaureate

30 points overall including 6 in Maths at higher level. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 28 points overall including 5 in Maths at higher level.

Extended Project Qualification

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) provides to students for University study, we can now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with no component below 5.5

For information on other English language qualifications, please visit our international student pages.

Alternative entry requirements for International and EU students

For country specific entry requirements look at entry requirements by country.

International Foundation Programme

If you are an international or EU student and do not meet the requirements for direct entry to your chosen degree you can join the University of Reading’s International Foundation Programme. Successful completion of this 1 year programme guarantees you a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. English language requirements start as low as IELTS 4.5 depending on progression degree and start date.

  • Learn more about the International Foundation Programme

Pre-sessional English language programme

If you need to improve your English language score you can take a pre-sessional English course prior to entry onto your degree.

  • Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme
 

Structure

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3
  • Year 4

Core modules include:

  • Foundations of Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Programming in C/C++

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Core modules include:

  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Models
  • Real Analysis 1
  • Numerical Analysis
  • Mathematical Programming
  • Professional Skills for Mathematicians
  • Algorithms and Operating Systems
  • Programming in Java
Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Between your second and final year you will carry out a paid industrial training placement, lasting around 12 months. Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and occasionally take place abroad.

You could take on a wide variety of roles such as statistician, business analyst, actuarial intern and radiation protection scientist. You will also have the chance to work for a range of national and international organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, SAP or the NHS.

You will be given advice and support for finding the ideal placement, as well for writing a CV and improving your interview skills, by our dedicated placements officer.

Core modules include:

  • Project (Mathematics) or Peer-assisted Learning

Optional modules include:

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Data Science Algorithms and Tools
  • Dynamical Systems
  • Multivariate Data Analysis

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £24,500

UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Placement year fees

If you spend a full year on placement, you will only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee for that year. For more information, please see our fees and funding pages or contact placements@reading.ac.uk.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

Your mathematical and computational knowledge, combined with teamwork and presentation skills, will make you highly desirable to a range of employers.

As a mathematics graduate, you can choose to work as a mathematician or statistician for public sector organisations, such as health authorities or the Office for National Statistics, or areas of the private sector, including commerce and information technology. Furthermore, you can move into a range of related careers such as accountancy, financial analysis, engineering, modelling or actuarial work.

Furthermore, Reading is at the heart of the Thames Valley; the capital of the UK’s high-tech industry. Top multinational businesses, such as Microsoft, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Fujitsu, Cisco and IBM, are located within a short distance of the University. Many of these companies visit the University in order to directly recruit our best graduates. Companies such as IBM and Ernst and Young even provide a mock assessment centre, in which they put you through the paces of their recruitment process and give you valuable feedback before you actually apply for their jobs.

Alternatively you can choose to further develop your skills by moving into research, teacher training or postgraduate studies.

Not only has the University increased my knowledge of Mathematics and Statistics but it has also made me a far more confident person. It is nice to know that whenever you have a problem, whether it is personal or academic, help is only round the corner.

Lonneke Spierings
MMath Mathematics

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