A joint honours mathematics and computer science degree in central London. Foundation in all branches of Mathematics: algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, probability and mathematical methods. The course includes an efficient and well-balanced introduction to the practical field of computer science, including topics in programming and computer systems.
KEY BENEFITS
Mathematics:
- Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the London Mathematical Society.
- Leading centre of research, with 65 per cent of the department’s research classed as world leading or internationally excellent.
- Wide choice of modules taught by renowned experts.
- Friendly and supportive learning environment.
- Improved career prospects – King’s graduates are highly sought after both nationally and internationally in a wide range of professions.
Computer Science:
- Reputation for good teaching in a friendly environment.
- 70 per cent of research outputs ranked as world leading or internationally excellent – confirming the department’s position as a world-class institution for research in Computer Science.
- King’s has excellent facilities for the sole use of the department.
- Opportunities to enhance career prospects through international exchanges or working in industry.
- Graduates go on to successful careers in a range of organisations including banking, finance, management and major software houses.
UCAS code
GG14
Programme type
Joint honours
Duration
Three years
Location
Strand Campus
Year of entry 2012
Offered by
School of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
Department of Informatics
Department of Mathematics
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
Department of Mathematics
King's College London
Strand Campus
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
Email
Tel
020 7848 2271
Fax
020 7848 7200
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The programme gives students a foundation in all branches of Mathematics, for example algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, probability and mathematical methods. The Computer Science element is designed to provide an efficient and well-balanced introduction to the whole practical field, and therefore includes topics in programming and computer systems.
For more about the departments contributing to this combined programme, follow the department contact links.
ABOUT THE Department of Informatics
CAREERS
The Careers Service and the Department of Informatics run an 18 week Careers programme for Informatics students which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers. Our graduates go on to successful careers in a range of organisations including banking, finance, management, and the major software houses, where they work mainly on analysis, design, implementation and maintenance of software applications and systems. Many of our graduates alternatively choose further study.
Recent graduates have found employment as….
• Analyst Programmer, Airbus
• E-Disclosure Specialist, Stroz Friedberg
• Financial Software Developer, goldman sachs
• Information Security Consultant, Merrill lynch
• Software Developer, Bank of America
• Senior Software Engineer, Oracle
• IT Consultant, Detica
• Management Trainee, Asian Media & Marketing group
• Post Doctoral Research Associate, Inovia
TEACHING STYLE
Our department has a reputation for good teaching in a friendly environment. We use a mix of teaching styles including traditional lectures, small and large tutorial groups, practical laboratories, individual and group projects, and provide opportunities to speak to staff on a one-to-one basis. We have an active research programme that we bring to bear on our teaching, exposing all students in the final years of their courses to the latest issues in the field.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
All programmes include flexible choices for you to follow your interests, usually in the final year. Single honours students also undertake a supervised project in their final year. Assessment is made using a mix of conventional examinations, coursework, presentations, and laboratory exercises.
LOCATION
You will have access to over 170 fast PCs running Windows and Linux. These are spread over several laboratories for the exclusive use of the department. The King’s Computing Society organises social and other activities, and first years are allocated "Buddy" students from other years to help you settle in.
SPECIAL NOTES
The Department of Informatics is the new name for the Department of Computer Science. The relaunched Department includes the addition of research groups in two new areas (Robotics and Telecommunications), in addition to the three Computer Science groups of Agents & Intelligent Systems, Bioinformatics & Algorithm Design, and Software Modelling & Applied Logic. The titles of the undergraduate degree programmes remain unchanged, but the selection of available optional taught course modules is likely to expand even further to reflect the range of research interests in the restructured department. All years of our programmes are kept under constant review and we reserve the right to change and improve them at any time.
ABOUT THE Department of Mathematics
CAREERS
A degree in mathematics is one of the most flexible qualifications you can obtain, and as a result graduates are among the best paid and the least likely to be unemployed. Many mathematics graduates become statisticians, actuaries, scientists, accountants, and so on. More and more often they are also going into careers in life sciences or the City. Opportunities also exist in teaching, and there is a real demand for graduates in this area. Recent graduates have found employment as:
• Actuarial Analyst, Deloitte
• Graduates in the Fashion Industry scheme, lyle and scott
• Teacher, Harris Academy
• Accounting Associate, Ernst & Young
• Financial Analyst, GE Healthcare
• Mathematical Developer, Oakham
• Audit Assistant, KPMG
• Finance Assistant, Eden Finance
• Management Consultant, Pricewaterhousecoopers
• Project Assistant, HSBC
• Qualify Management Technician, Pacific life Insurance
• Systems Analyst, QBE
TEACHING STYLE
Teaching is predominantly by lectures, supplemented with tutorials and problem classes. Mathematics is not a spectator sport: to become a competent mathematician you must have a go at solving problems. Lecturers provide problem sheets, and if a problem defeats you, we hope and expect that you will ask for help.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
Our students are assessed using a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the module.
LOCATION
The central location of our department gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies including the London Mathematical Society and the Royal Society.
SPECIAL NOTES
King’s College London has a Study Abroad programme and UG Mathematics students are eligible to apply for this. Further details can be found at
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/international/abroad/prospective/sa/
Currently, students study the following modules shown below. King's reviews its modules on a regular basis, in order to continue to offer innovative and exciting programmes and this list is therefore subject to change. Please check here for updates, or contact the School/department for further advice.
YEAR 1
Equal number of core modules from Mathematics and Computer Science (four of each).
YEAR 1 CORE
Mathematics:
Calculus I
Calculus II
Linear Methods
Probability & Statistics I
Computer Science:
Computer Systems I
Data Structures
Programming Practice
Programming Applications
YEAR 2
Equal number of core modules from Mathematics and Computer Science (four of each)
YEAR 2 CORE
Mathematics:
Introduction to Abstract Algebra
Analysis I OR Applied Analytic Methods
Logic
Numbers & Functions
Computer Science:
Object-oriented Specification & Design
Database Systems
Programming Language Design & Paradigms
Operation Systems & Concurrency
YEAR 3
Students will normally take a selection of four Mathematics modules and four Computer Science modules.
YEAR 3 OPTIONS
Mathematics:
Geometry of Surfaces
Introduction to Linear Systems with Control Theory
Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variable
Numerical Methods
Topics in Mathematics
Elementary Number Theory
Groups & Symmetries
Probability & Statistics II
Discrete Mathematics
History & Development of Mathematics
Topics in Applied Probability
Representation Theory of Finite Groups
Mathematics Education and Communication
Intermediate Dynamics
Theory of Complex Networks
Mathematics Biology
Computer Science:
Software Measurement & Testing
Distributed Systems
Computer Science Project (30 credits)
Internet Systems
Software Architecture and Design
Software Engineering of Internet Applications
Software Architecture & Design
Parallel Algorithms
Cryptography & Information Security
Computer Graphics Systems
Artifical Intelligence
Advanced Security Topics
Optimisation Methods
Text Searching & Processing
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
97+ ATAR, or an OP of band 2 for Queensland with high marks in Maths
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 1 including 1 in Maths
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs with 8/10 or 18/20 including 8 or 18 in Maths
Brazil
Brazil
High School Leaving Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) with 8 OR B OR Muito Bom PLUS at least one year of Bacharel/Licenciado at a Brazilian University with a GPA of at least 8.0 OR the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAA. Including Maths
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Zavarsheno Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5.5 including 5.5 in Maths
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 90% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 90% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. (All require high marks in Maths)
Chile
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media with 6 PLUS at least one year of the Licenciatura at a Chilean university with a mark of 5 OR the Kings College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAA. Including Maths
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university with at least 80% (Including high marks in Maths)
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 19 with high marks in Maths, plus at least an additional foundation/Access year
Czech Republic
Maturita
Maturita with 1 including 1 in Maths
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 11 including 11 in Maths
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with majority marks of 5 (including 5 in Maths) and an attestation of success in the state entry examinations (Riigieksamitunnistus)
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 7 including 7 in Maths
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
The scientifique stream of the Baccalaureat with 14/20 overall and 14 in Maths
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.3 overall including 14 in Maths
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at AAA. Including Maths
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolyterion with 19 including 19 in Maths
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5 including 5 in Maths
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 90% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% including high maeks in Maths with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 16 OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAA (All require high marks in Maths)
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1 at Higher level with grade A in Maths
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 90 with14/15 in Maths
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) PLUS 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at AAA OR an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 OR a foundation year. Including high marks in Maths
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 9 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university (Including high marks in Maths)
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 90 with high marks in Maths, plus at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires with Tres Bien including Tres Bien in Maths
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with AAA including A in Maths
Mexico
Mexico
The Bachillerato with a mark of 8 PLUS the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR at least one year of the Licenciado study with an overall average mark of at least 8/10 OR A-levels with grades of AAA. Including Maths
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9 including 9 in Maths
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 8 including 8 in Maths
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
the NCEA level 3 with E in the majority of standards/modules in four subjects, including Excellent in Maths
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at AAA, including A in Maths
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5 including grade 5 in Maths
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A1 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university (Including high marks in Maths)
Poland
Matura
Matura with 85% in extended level subjects including high marks in Maths
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 18 including high marks in Maths
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9 including 9 in Maths
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii 5 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university (Including high marks in Maths)
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAA (All require high marks in Maths)
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 1 including 1 in Maths
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 5 including 5 in Maths
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
The National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with AAAAB
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 9 overall including 9 in Maths
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbeytg with MVG including MVG in Maths
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 5 including 5 in Maths
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university (Including high marks in Maths)
United Kingdom
3 A levels & 1 AS level
AAA/pass (for those offering A2 Further Mathematics) or A*AA/A (for those offering only AS-level Further Mathematics)
2 A levels & 3 AS level
AA (including Further Mathematics) plus 3 AS's with grade A OR A* plus A (not Further Mathematics) plus 3 AS's with grade A (including FM)
Compulsory subjects
For those offering A2 Further Mathematics: A in A2 Mathematics; A in A2 Further Mathematics. For those only offering AS-level Further Mathematics: A* in A2 Mathematics; A in AS-level Further Mathematics.
12 unit A level in vocational subjects
A* full maths A-level plus AA in the twelve-unit vocational, plus A at AS in FM
General Studies and Critical Thinking - College policy
Please note that AS/A level General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King's as one of your A or AS levels. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer
Access
Access to Maths or Maths and Computing (or similar) Diploma with the maximum award of 60 credits overall and 45 at level three. At leaset 42 credits in Mathematics Supplementary information and achievement eg percentage mark/scores for certain credits/subjects will be required.
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U Principal Subjects with grades of D3 D3 D3 including Maths
BTEC
Considered on an individual basis
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
A2 A2 at Advanced Highers (including Maths) plus A2 A2 A2 A2 B1 at Highers
International Baccalaureate
38 points overall with HL6 Maths
European Baccalaureate
85% overall with 85% in Maths
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 555 including Calculus AB and BC both with grade 5.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Aptitude testing
No test required
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
Our requirement for Mathematics at A-level is any syllabus that contains pure mathematics. We do not require you to have studied mechanics or statistics. However, if you can choose, mechanics may be somewhat more useful for our programmes of study. We also require you to have taken or be taking A2 (or, if A2 is not available at your school, AS) Further Mathematics.