Computing Science/Mathematics Msci (Hon)

Computing science is wide-ranging: from programming and engineering large software systems, to the design and evaluation of human–computer interfaces, algorithms, computer and network systems, artificial intelligence, information retrieval and big data systems. Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. <br/><br/><strong>Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?</strong> <br/><br/>The School of Computing Science launched the pioneering Centre for Computing Science Education, in recognition of our commitment to leadership and innovation in educational practice. Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills. <br/><br/><strong>Career Prospects?</strong> <br/><br/>Recent graduates are employed as software engineers and systems analysts with companies such as Google, JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Skyscanner and Yahoo. Many of our graduates go on to careers in the financial services sector or computing, or undertake <br/><br/>postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained on the programme. Our recent graduates have been employed by <br/><br/>PwC <br/><br/>Grant Thornton <br/><br/>Alexander Sloan <br/><br/>Cigna <br/><br/>Deloitte <br/><br/>Royal Bank of Scotland <br/><br/>Credit Suisse.