BSc Mathematics with Computer Science with a Placement year is a technical course which will develop your digital and mathematical skills, and enable you to gain an insight into industry. The modern world is increasingly reliant on computers and digital information. This degree will provide you with skills highly prized by a range of employers. You'll gain a thorough grounding in computer science, backed up by in-depth knowledge of mathematics. You'll also gain valuable industry experience through a year-long paid placement. The split between the two subjects is roughly two-thirds mathematics and one-third computer science. In mathematics you will study areas such as calculus, linear algebra, differential equations and numerical analysis. In the second year you will also take a skills module, which is aimed at improving your transferable skills and enhancing your employability. You'll be given plenty of support, including small group problem-solving tutorials and materials to help you manage the transition to university-level mathematics. You can also get involved with the Department's Staff Student Forums and the Student Teaching and Learning Group. In computer science, explore essential skills such as programming, software design, computer systems, networking and operations, web technology and computer security. Get to grips with several programming languages including C++, Java and Python. In your final year, you can develop your knowledge by exploring your own interests. The majority of modules in this year are optional and include subjects from both areas of the course such as data mining, cryptography, virtual reality or number theory. You'll also carry out a project on a mathematical topic and produce a report and presentation on it. This programme meets the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees. **Placement** Between your second and final year you will carry out a paid industrial placement, lasting around 12 months. Placements can be located anywhere in the UK, and occasionally overseas. A variety of roles are available, such as statistician, business analyst, actuarial intern and radiation protection scientist. You'll also have the chance to work for a range of national and international organisations such as Microsoft, IBM, SAP or the NHS. You will be given support to find the ideal placement, as well as advice for CV writing and improving your interview skills, by our dedicated placements officer. **Careers** Your mathematical and computational knowledge, combined with teamwork and presentation skills, will make you highly desirable to a range of employers. You can choose to work as a mathematician or statistician for public sector organisations, such as health authorities or the Office for National Statistics, or in the private sector, including commerce and information technology. You could move into a range of related careers such as accountancy, financial analysis, engineering, modelling or actuarial work. Furthermore, Reading is at the heart of the Thames Valley; the capital of the UK’s high-tech industry. Top multinational businesses, such as Microsoft, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, Intel, Fujitsu, Cisco and IBM, are located within a short distance of the University. Many of these companies visit the University in order to directly recruit our best graduates. Companies such as IBM and Ernst and Young even provide a mock assessment centre, in which they put you through the paces of their recruitment process and give you valuable feedback before you actually apply for their jobs. Alternatively, you can choose to further develop your skills by moving into research, teacher training or postgraduate studies.

Sample modules may include: * Foundations of Mathematics * Calculus * Linear Algebra * Fundamentals of Computer Science * Probability and Statistics. Check our website for more details of the course structure.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: GG41

Institution code: R12

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Year 1

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Contextual offers for this programme are usually two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC including Mathematics at grade B.

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Student satisfaction : 89%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 95%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
EU	23700.0	Year 1
International	23700.0	Year 1

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