Computer Science and Mathematics

Keele University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Computer scienceMathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

BBB

UCAS Points

120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

About this course

If you're fascinated by the logical beauty of mathematics and the practical capabilities of computing, our Computer Science and Mathematics programme explores their intrinsic connection in tackling real-world challenges. With industry placements and specialist modules focused on professional skills development and employability, you'll graduate equipped with the theoretical knowledge, professional insights, and practical abilities to tackle a range of challenges across various sectors.

Why choose this course?

  • Learn sought-after skills from these interconnected fields and use them to tackle diverse scientific and technical problems in various sectors

  • Tailor the degree to suit your career aspirations, with a wide choice of modules from computer science, applied and pure mathematics

  • 15th in England for Mathematics, Guardian University Guide 2025

  • Be career ready by gaining transferrable, professional and employability skills 

  • Enhance your employability by learning to programme in Python

    Your first year will introduce you to core topics in both computing and mathematics, including programming, computer systems, algorithms, sets, functions and proofs, calculus, algebra, and differential equations.

    During year two you will continue to build your understanding of core topics. From databases and scientific computing to differential equations, you will strengthen your learning by applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios. You also have the opportunity to tailor the programme to your career aspirations by choosing from a variety of optional modules including computer graphics and animation.

    From year two you can choose to spend time in industry with full time or modular placement opportunities. You can also hear from industry guest speakers and develop invaluable professional and employability skills.

    In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake an individual project involving computer science and mathematics. The project will enable you to apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a technical, software, programming, research or business problem.

    About Keele

    Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

    We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

    Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 120 points
    BTEC DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 3 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £32,000

    Sandwich with time abroad

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £32,000

    Sandwich including industrial placement

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Keele

    Avg. Salary: £32,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    3131 IT operations technicians
    3132 IT user support technicians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Keele
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Computer science, Mathematics and statistics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £32,000