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Years 1 and 2: you study core mathematical methods and classes in calculus, geometry, applied analysis, mechanics, analysis and probability and statistics; Computer Science classes include machines, languages and computation, information and information systems, programming foundations, logic and algorithms, and user and data modelling.

Years 3 and 4: you can choose to focus up to three of your classes in either mathematics or computer science; your final-year project may be carried out in either subject; Honours graduates with sufficient computing classes may seek accreditation from the British Computer Society.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 or 5 Highers at AABB or ABBBC including Maths at A plus English at National 5. Higher English and Advanced Higher Maths preferred.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at ABBB including Maths at A plus English at National 5, or BBBB including Maths plus 70% in Strathclyde Summer School Mathematics plus English at National 5.

For entry to year 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths at A and Computing Science at B.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.