Maths and Computer Science (with a year in industry) University of York

Overview

This Computer Science and Maths in this combined Maths and Computer Science (with a year in industry)  MMath course from the University of York allows you to explore topics core to both while gaining an insight into how they intersect. Maths influences Computer Science, from designing and analysing efficient computer programs to developing formal proofs that a piece of software does what was intended. This is especially important, for example, if the software is being used to fly a plane.

Increasingly, Computer Science is also being used to find solutions to mathematical issues. Computers are used to solve long-standing mathematical problems, as they can help visualise complex numerical data, search for solutions, and make number manipulation faster.

We have fantastic links with industry, and this allows us to give you exposure to the latest developments in the real world, as well as in our research. You may work on projects that have been specified by companies such as IBM or BT, who will then take any solutions and could use them within their business.

Career opportunities:

The move towards a digital economy creates demand for computer scientists and software engineers across a broad section of employers, so the skills you develop here will make you attractive to many organisations.

Many of our graduates are employed by software and electronics industries, but the continuing expansion of the use of computers in commercial and financial operations means that you will be able to find employment in other industries - and here your sharpened numeracy and analytical skills will have prepared you well.

• Computer programmer
• Software engineer
• Software developer
• Business analyst
• Research scientist
• Network manager
• IT Systems manager
• Banking and financial services
• Computing and IT
• Law
• Engineering
• Logistics
• Telecommunications