- The number-one most targeted university by top UK employers (THE Graduate Market, 2022 and 2023)
- Birthplace of the world's first stored-program computer and home to the first graduates in Computer Science
- Year in industry provides both a competitive edge and important connections
- Ranked shared first place for best Computer Science research environment in the UK (REF 2021)
- One of the most sought after subject combinations in industry, with a broad module selection and vibrant community of students!
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience
University Rank:#35
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Duration4 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 50,229 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience
About
Choosing the Computer Science and Mathematics programme allows you to combine the study of these two disciplines, each occupying half of your studies, and explores the reliance of each on the other.
This joint honours degree programme enables you to acquire a useful combination of mathematical and computer science knowledge and skills. It covers the knowledge needed to implement mathematical models in simulations that evaluate real world situations such as stress analysis in bridges and buildings, airflow over aircraft wings, or financial modelling.
The topics studied include a number of important ideas of mathematics, including the concepts of rigorous argument, formal proof and the power of abstract formulation of problems. This is combined with the core computer science topics of programming and software engineering, together with the study of mathematical principals underpinning the foundations of computing.
You will gain not only knowledge and practical experience of the latest technologies, but also a grounding in the underlying principles of the subject. It is this combination of skills that enable our graduates to keep pace with this fast-moving subject, and secure top jobs in industry and research.
The industrial experience element of the programme involves you undertaking a one year work placement in industry between the second and third years of your study at Manchester. Besides the money that you earn during this year, you also gain practical experience that can be invaluable both in your final year project and when competing for graduate jobs. Students with industrial experience not only tend to improve their final degree performance but also tend to develop clearer ideas about their future career path.
Detailed programme and course unit information is available below.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
38 points overall with 7,7,6 in Higher Level subjects, including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. Applicants should be studying a minimum of one Science subject at Higher Level. Science subjects include Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
For this programme of study, we will only accept the following to meet our Mathematics requirement: Higher Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the academic School prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade B/6. GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/iGCSE English Language.
- IELTS 7.0 overall, with no subscore below 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 100 overall, with no subscore below 22
- An acceptable equivalent qualification
Students eligible for a contextual offer will be required to evidence English language proficiency at GCSE English Language grade C/5.
Career
Career opportunities
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Dr Duncan Hull explains how our Industrial Experience Programme will support your future
The world needs Computer Scientists, and as a graduate of the University of Manchester you will be in particularly high demand. As the Number-One Most Targeted University by Employers in 2023 , we equip students with the ability to tackle real-world problems and innovate for the future.
As a Computer Science and Mathematics graduate, you will be especially employable for your deep foundational understanding of the mathematical foundations of much of the logic in computing.
Example careers:
- Actuary
- AI Engineer
- Banker
- Cloud Computing Engineer
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Games Designer and/or Developer
- Software Engineer
- Web Designer and/or Developer
- And many more…
Your industrial placement is one of the most effective ways to enhance employability. Increasingly, organisations are looking for graduates who can demonstrate they have first-hand, real-world experience.
On average, our graduates earn £40,000 within 15 months (THE Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021). Opportunities exist in fields as diverse as finance, films and games, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, consumer products, and public services - covering virtually all areas of business and society.
Which employers actively target our graduates?
- CERN
- EA Games
- IBM
- Microsoft
- And many more…
To see more of where our students have completed internships and where our graduates have gone on to work, explore our Graduate jobs and Industrial Experience Map .
You can also be inspired by students and academics sharing their journey on our Women and Gender-Diversity in Computer Science page, and gain career specific advice from our very own Podcast .
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
50,229 / year
BSc Computer Science and Mathematics with Industrial Experience
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester