Computer Science and Mathematics

If you're fascinated by the logical beauty of mathematics and the practical capabilities of computing, our Computer Science and Mathematics programme explores their intrinsic connection in tackling real-world challenges. With industry placements and specialist modules focused on professional skills development and employability, you'll graduate equipped with the theoretical knowledge, professional insights, and practical abilities to tackle a range of challenges across various sectors.

Why choose this course?

• Learn sought-after skills from these interconnected fields and use them to tackle diverse scientific and technical problems in various sectors

• Tailor the degree to suit your career aspirations, with a wide choice of modules from computer science, applied and pure mathematics

• 15th in England for Mathematics, Guardian University Guide 2025

• Be career ready by gaining transferrable, professional and employability skills

• Enhance your employability by learning to programme in Python

Your first year will introduce you to core topics in both computing and mathematics, including programming, computer systems, algorithms, sets, functions and proofs, calculus, algebra, and differential equations.

During year two you will continue to build your understanding of core topics. From databases and scientific computing to differential equations, you will strengthen your learning by applying your knowledge to real-world scenarios. You also have the opportunity to tailor the programme to your career aspirations by choosing from a variety of optional modules including computer graphics and animation.

From year two you can choose to spend time in industry with full time or modular placement opportunities. You can also hear from industry guest speakers and develop invaluable professional and employability skills.

In your final year you will unleash your creativity and undertake an individual project involving computer science and mathematics. The project will enable you to apply theoretical knowledge and problem-solving skills to a technical, software, programming, research or business problem.

About Keele

Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.

We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.

Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.