Brunel University
Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement BSc (Hons)
Brunel University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The world relies on computers and so do most businesses and organisations. Mathematics is the language of computer science so if you have the skills for both you’ll find a whole range of careers available to you in most sectors.

On this single honours course you’ll develop your mathematical and statistical knowledge and apply these skills to solve problems in computing, business and other areas.

Approximately two-thirds of the course is devoted to mathematical and statistical areas. The mathematics subjects on this course focus particularly on aspects of modern algebra that relate to computer science and also include a considerable amount of numerical analysis of mathematical problems. You have the opportunity to specialise in Level 3 so as an example, you may choose modern encryption methods as used in internet transactions.

Follow the four-year Professional Placement degree programme and you‘ll benefit from our extensive experience in helping students to find well-paid work placements with blue-chip companies. Our sandwich students find that their mathematical, computer science and transferable skills are in demand in many sectors, both in the UK and abroad.

Areas recently offering placements include: accountancy, aviation, banking, defence, finance, insurance, IT (software development, network management and design), management (public and private sector), marketing and telecommunications.

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

This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 24 graduates of Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction
65 /100
24 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates of Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement BSc (Hons) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25000 £29000 £34500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £31000 £23500 - £36000 £26500 - £46000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27211 £26180 £31621
25-75 percentile range £23150 - £32620 £20109 - £34153 £23238 - £43130

What You Will Learn

Programme content: As a student of Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Modules

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement BSc (Hons) at Brunel University

15% Information Technology Professionals
15% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Administrative occupations
10% Finance Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Process, plant and machine operatives
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject with grade B in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at Level 3 and grade B in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics

including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject with grade B in A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject with A level grades BB including B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject and an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject and an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

including grade 5 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics at Higher Level

in any subject with an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

including H3 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject with an A level at grade B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject with A levels grade BB including a B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

in any subject with A levels grade BB including a B in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

including M2 in Mathematics or Further Mathematics

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6 with no less than 5.5 in each subsection
Institution's Own Test with no less than 55% in each subsection
TOEFL (iBT) 79 with a minimum of: Reading - 18 Listening - 17 Speaking - 20 Writing - 17
PTE Academic 51 with a minimum of 51 in all subscores
Do you not fulfill the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements?
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still be able to join Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement, BSc (Hons).

Costs

Tuition Fees Mathematics with Computer Science and Placement BSc (Hons)

EU £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £17355 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2024

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Brunel University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Brunel University in related subject specific rankings.

Computer Science

    • #39 
    • #52 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 13 June, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #71 
    Computer Science
    NTU by Subject
    [Published 20 October, 2021]
    • #14 
    • #176 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

See all university rankings of Brunel University

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About Brunel University

Established in 1957, Brunel University is located in the large town of Uxbridge, in suburban London. Thanks to its location, Brunel University has numerous public transport connections to London, which students make use of for expanding their options when it comes to work experience placements. The admission rate is lower than in many universities, so applicants should prepare their personal statements and interviews well when applying to enrol here.

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Where is this programme taught

Brunel University Campus
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Main Site - Kingston Lane
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