Aberystwyth University

BSc Computer Science / Mathematics

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Why study

Computer Science and Mathematics at Aberystwyth? Mathematics has been taught at Aberystwyth since 1872, so the department builds on over 140 years of teaching excellence, employing lecturers who are committed teachers and internationally-recognised researchers. The degree is accredited by the BCS (the Chartered Institute for IT) on behalf of the Engineering Council, which gives you a head start when you enter the competitive job market.

Students have access to dedicated Linux, Mac OS X laboratories and central servers. It is taught by lecturers who have close links with the industry and software engineering conferences. Students on this course have access to our robotic equipment including Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots.

Both Departments offer a number of modules taught through the medium of Welsh. Further details may be obtained from the Departments. All lecturers in the Department of Mathematics are qualified to PhD level and are research active.

The majority have a postgraduate teaching qualification and new staff are required to complete the PGCTHE. The department also employs a number of part time tutors, with extensive teaching experience, and some student demonstrators, who are selected from our undergraduate and postgraduate students. Almost all of the Department of Computer Science lecturers are qualified to PhD level, and those who are not have considerable research or industrial experience.

All new lecturers are required to obtain the PGCTHE, and hence are Senior Fellows or Fellows of the Higher Education Academy. Research fellows and research assistants (mostly PhD qualified) may also be involved in delivering occasional teaching when it is appropriate.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by BCS on behalf of the Engineering Council
  • Dedicated Linux and Mac OS X laboratories and central servers
  • Access to Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots
  • Lecturers with close industry and software engineering conference links
  • Some modules available through the medium of Welsh
  • PhD-qualified, research-active mathematics teaching staff

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — UCAS Tariff 120 - 104 A Levels BBB-BCC to include B in Mathematics GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics BTEC National Diploma: DDM-DMM with B in A level Mathematics International Baccal…
  • A-level: BBB-BCC — to include to include B in Mathematics
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: DDM-DMM — to include with B; BTEC National Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 28-30 — to include with 5 points in Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Software Developer
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Systems Analyst
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Software Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £21,875 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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