48 monthsProgramme duration
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Mathematics forms the foundation of computer science. With the increasing scale of computing systems, and growing volumes of data, we are developing and using more sophisticated mathematical techniques every day.
This programme aims to give you a thorough understanding of mathematics and computing to allow you to operate at the cutting edge of:
- computer and data science
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
We offer a wide range of courses delivered by leaders in their field. You will have the flexibility to focus on the areas of computer science, artificial intelligence and mathematics that interest you most.
Second year entry is not available.
Programme benefits
- Tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning: choose from a wide range of courses, from the theoretical to those that let you apply what you learn.
- Benefit from research-driven teaching by internationally leading academics.
- Take advantage of our strong links to industry with local, national and global contacts. Student societies based in our School host industry events, monthly student tech meetups, regular workshops and hackathons.
- Study in Edinburgh a vibrant and multicultrual city, ranked 2nd best student city in the UK and 15th in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026).
- Enjoy employability skills that are embedded in the curriculum. Together with the University Careers Service we give you careers support and host regular workshops to help you prepare for applying to internships, jobs and further study. We also give presentations from industry employers and alumni career showcases to demonstrate the range of careers open to graduates.
- We are the largest Informatics department in Europe. You will be part of a large, vibrant community of students and staff from over 100 countries.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Mathematics forms the foundation of computer science. With the increasing scale of computing systems, and growing volumes of data, we are developing and using more sophisticated mathematical techniques every day.
This programme aims to give you a thorough understanding of mathematics and computing to allow you to operate at the cutting edge of:
- computer and data science
- machine learning
- artificial intelligence
We offer a wide range of courses delivered by leaders in their field. You will have the flexibility to focus on the areas of computer science, artificial intelligence and mathematics that interest you most.
Second year entry is not available.
Programme benefits
- Tailor your experience to your interests and be in control of your learning: choose from a wide range of courses, from the theoretical to those that let you apply what you learn.
- Benefit from research-driven teaching by internationally leading academics.
- Take advantage of our strong links to industry with local, national and global contacts. Student societies based in our School host industry events, monthly student tech meetups, regular workshops and hackathons.
- Study in Edinburgh a vibrant and multicultrual city, ranked 2nd best student city in the UK and 15th in the world (QS Best Student Cities 2026).
- Enjoy employability skills that are embedded in the curriculum. Together with the University Careers Service we give you careers support and host regular workshops to help you prepare for applying to internships, jobs and further study. We also give presentations from industry employers and alumni career showcases to demonstrate the range of careers open to graduates.
- We are the largest Informatics department in Europe. You will be part of a large, vibrant community of students and staff from over 100 countries.
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