Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons), Heriot-Watt University

About Mathematics and Computer Science, BSc (Hons) - at Heriot-Watt University

Fundamental ideas in pure and applied mathematics are developed together with key concepts in computer science. In addition to expertise in both subjects, the programme fosters the intellectual skills of analytical reasoning, systematic problem solving and the development and clear communication of ideas. Students studying Mathematics and Computer Science study roughly 50% Mathematics and 50% Computer Science. Those interested in a programme with a lesser computer science component can follow Mathematics with Computer Science (UCAS GIG4) the split in this case is 75/25.

Teaching excellence and student satisfaction

95% of our 2015 graduates reported in the National Student Survey that they were satisfied overall with their course.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science students are doing six months after graduating:

• 62% are working
• 20% are studying
• 8% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 80% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £26000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £23000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Business, research and administrative professionals
• Business and public service associate professionals
• Sales occupations
• Elementary occupations
• Information technology and telecommunications professionals
• Teaching and educational professionals
• Skilled trades occupations
• Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Notes about fees for this course

Status*Scotland / EU**England / Northern Ireland / WalesInternationalFeePaid by SAAS£9,250£14,200

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

• Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
• Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

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