Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Mathematics underpins all contemporary science, business and technology. Our three-year BSc degree in Mathematics and Computer Science is a highly regarded programme that welcomes students from around the world. Throughout your studies you will develop a solid grounding in the fundamental concepts of mathematics and computer science, covering a range of industry-relevant topics including modelling, graphics, security, data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence.
You will also have the opportunity to choose one of three key themes; Modelling and Simulation, Data Science and Logic, and AI, learing about the theoretical foundations, and developing the practical skills in programming and problem solving, to focus your interests and career prospects. Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics who have expertise in a range of topics, and you will study in bespoke teaching spaces, designed by, and for, mathematicians and computer scientists. You will master the ideas and logic of mathematics and computer science, and their applications, with strong analytical skills, logical reasoning, data handling and quantitative thinking, building a highly desirable set of graduate attributes that will set you apart in the employment marketplace.
This course also offers you the opportunity to study with a Year Abroad, a Year in Industry and a Foundation Year.
Key highlights
- Choose a theme: Modelling and Simulation, Data Science, or Logic and AI
- Topics include graphics, security, machine learning and artificial intelligence
- Taught by internationally renowned academics across a range of specialisms
- Bespoke teaching spaces designed for mathematicians and computer scientists
- Options to add a Year Abroad or a Year in Industry
- Develops programming, problem solving, data handling and quantitative thinking
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBC — to include to include B
- BTEC: DDM — Grade B in A Level Maths
- Access to HE Diploma: Distinction — UK Access: In Maths - Distinction overall, to include 24 Distinctions (Distinctions in all Maths modules) and 15 Merits at Level 3
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Maths
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in Maths
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include 5 at Higher Level "Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches" or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level in "Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation"
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Software Developer
- Data Scientist
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Quantitative Analyst
- Operational Research Analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £20,250 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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