Mathematics and Computer Science with Industrial Year (Hons)

Overview

Depending on your interests, you can choose to specialise in areas such as statistics, algebra, robotics and machine learning, all key areas which have a huge impact on our lives today. Your fourth year sees you take on an in-depth research project to explore your chosen area more fully. You'll leave equipped with highly-sought after skills, easily standing out in the competitive job market and ready to confidently take on your chosen career.

Whether you decide to delve into the world of statistics, or explore the exciting developments in robotics and AI, this MSci Mathematics and Computer Science programme will help you learn to apply analytical, statistical, computational and programming skills to formulate and tackle problems. We will support you to think logically, independently and imaginatively, equipping you to make the most of the opportunities ahead.

Mathematicians use computers to solve complex equations, analyse large data sets and even to prove theorems. Computer scientists use mathematics to design efficient compression algorithms, to understand the semantics of programming languages and for the theory behind internet security systems.

Career

Studying Mathematics and Computer Science at University of Birmingham  will give you the inspiration and tools to take your talents into any number of exciting careers, or to enhance them with further academic study. You'll leave equipped with problem-solving, statistical and strategic skills, taking your studies effortlessly from the classroom into your chosen career or to the next stage of your learning

Typical careers

Our graduates can be found in roles as diverse as:

• Accountant
• Actuary
• Management Consultant
• Banker
• IT