Study programming, software design, computer systems and security, networking and operations, web technology, and more. Carry out a final-year project in your area of interest.
Undertaking a year in industry gives you paid real-world experience in your chosen field. A dedicated placements officer will help you find a placement and support you with your application.
BSc Mathematics with Computer Science
This maths degree allows you to include within your studies topics from computer science, such as programming, making you highly desirable to a range of employers.
BSc Mathematics with Computer Science with a Placement Year
Complement your maths degree with studies in computer science and gain experience in industry.
Industry-relevant courses
All our courses are accredited by the British Computer Society – the Chartered Institute for IT. Our maths courses are also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.
Enviable location
The Emerging Tech Report 2020 found that Reading has the fourth highest number of digital tech organisations in the UK ("The Emerging Tech Report 2020", The Data City).
Your career
Aside from the digital tech industry, studying Computer Science can lead to a career in a range of alternative sectors, such as: aerospace and defence; healthcare; manufacturing; retail; and finance. Potential job roles include software engineering, programming, cybersecurity, network implementation, database design, data analytics, systems testing and integration, website development, and IT consulting.
Fees and funding
There is a variety of funding support available to our undergraduates. You may be eligible for government loans, grants or bursaries.
Students from the UK can receive government loans to help towards tuition fees and living costs. They may also be eligible for grants and bursaries depending on their circumstances.
Practical learning
"The course surprised me by being so practical. Every year had memorable sessions that drove home the theoretical learning."
Ross Beale, BSc Computer Science graduateRead more about how you'll study