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104 | Computer Science and Mathematics
C O M P U T E R S C I E N C E A N D M AT H E M AT I C S
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
The School of Computing and Mathematics is recognised as being at the forefront of
education and research in both Computer Science and Mathematics. Keele offers a
first-rate environment for studying with teaching by research focussed staff and dedicated
computing laboratories.
This course combines two subjects that are highly complementary and aimed
at developing problem solving and numerical data management skills in a
digital context. Our teaching is informed by our cutting-edge and world-
leading research, and also reflects what is happening in industry.
For the Computer Science element of the course you will gain key skills and
competencies early on, including in programming, software engineering and
web development. Combined Honours students can then explore a variety
of research- and industry-led modules, with topics including computational
intelligence and creative computing spanning the three years of the
programme.
For the Mathematics element, you will explore the beauty, elegance and
practicality of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. You
will learn to use maths to develop precise and logical arguments, construct
rigorous proofs, and formulate solutions to new problems.
What will this mean for my future?
Our combined degree builds the essential skills which are in demand from
employers in fields of work as diverse as finance, data analytics, games,
teaching, engineering, medical statistics and management consultancy.
Specific careers include systems analysts, programmers, web/app developers,
interface designers, data scientists, software engineers and consultants.
Options for Computer Science and Mathematics graduates are broad and
many move directly into computer-related employment, or go on to study
for higher degrees. Recent Keele graduates have gone to work for companies
as diverse as Apple, BAE Systems, Barclays, Bentley, Capgemini, EA Games,
Experian, Microsoft and the Ministry of Defence.
UCAS Code - GG14
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Calculus
• Algebra
• Fundamentals of Computing
• Programming Fundamentals
• Natural Computation
• Introduction to Interaction Design
Second Year
• Differential Equations
• Computational and Artificial
Intelligence I
• Computational Mathematics
• Web Technologies
• Complex Variable and Vector Calculus
• Advanced Programming Practices
Third Year
• Computer Science Project
• Bioinformatics
• Games Computing
• Computational and Artificial
Intelligence II
• Nonlinear Differential Equations
• Professional Mathematics
• Number Theory and Cryptography
• Mathematical Biology
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes