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Mathematics and Computer Science

There is considerable overlap between mathematics and computer science. Certainly the history of computer science is closely related to developments in 20th century mathematics. Today it is often difficult to decide whether a particular area of study is a branch of mathematics or of computer science and indeed the distinction is not necessarily important.

At first, students will study the disciplines separately. In later years, students are encouraged to find their niche in the overlap alluded to above by choosing from options in both subjects.

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Oxford Mathematics and Computer Science course page for full details on entry requirements.

Departments

Mathematical Institute

Department of Computer Science

Teaching Staff

Mr Zheneng Xie

Graduate Teaching & Research Scholar in Mathematics

Dr Irina Voiculescu

College Lecturer in Computer Science

Professor James Sparks

Fellow & Tutor in Mathematics | Professor of Mathematical Physics

Organising Tutor
Dr Kobi Kremnitzer

Fellow & Tutor in Mathematics

Professor Ian Horrocks

Fellow & Professor of Computer Science

Professor Patrick Farrell

Fellow & Tutor in Mathematics | Professor of Scientific Computing

Mr Fabian Falck

Graduate Teaching & Research Scholar in Computer Science

Organising Tutor
Dr Michael Spivey

Emeritus Fellow (2024) | MA, DPhil (MA Camb)

OTHER COURSES YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

Computer Science

Admission Criteria Please refer to the University of Oxford Computer Science and Philosophy course page for full details on entry requirements.

Mathematics

Admission Criteria Please refer to the University of Oxford Mathematics course page for full details on entry requirements.

Mathematics and Computer Science

Admission Criteria Please refer to the University of Oxford Mathematics and Computer Science course page for full details on entry requirements.

Mathematics and Philosophy

Admission Criteria Please refer to the University of Oxford Mathematics and Philosophy course page for full details on entry requirements.

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