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Mathematics and Computer Science

This joint degree is aimed at students with interests in both 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.

The variety of modules allows me to discover what I am interested in.

Xingyue Huang|Mathematics and Computer Science

Admission Criteria

Conditional offers: usually A*AA at A-level (or equivalent), including Mathematics and Further Mathematics if taken, with the A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Number of places

2

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

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
Number of places 4 Admission Criteria Candidates sit a written Mathematics test in schools before being shortlisted for interview. Conditional offers: usually A*AA at A-level (or equivalent), including Mathematics and Further Mathematics if taken, with the A* in Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Computing/Computer Science.

Mathematics
Number of places 6 Admission Criteria All candidates must sit the Admissions Test for Mathematics. Conditional offers: A*A*A at A-Level (or equivalent) with the A*s in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (if taken). The majority of entrants have two A-Levels in mathematics. Applicants with only one mathematics A-level are not at a disadvantage in the competition for places, but successful candidates have more preparation to do over the summer before they start their course.

Mathematics and Computer Science
Number of places 2 Admission Criteria Conditional offers: usually A*AA at A-level (or equivalent), including Mathematics and Further Mathematics if taken, with the A* in Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Mathematics and Philosophy
Number of places 1 or 2 Admission Criteria A-levels or equivalent: A*A*A with the A*s in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (if taken).

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