纯数学和应用数学的基本思想与计算机科学中的关键概念一起发展。除了在这两个方面的专业知识外，该计划还培养了分析推理，系统性问题解决以及思想发展和清晰沟通的知识技能。使用计算机科学学习数学的学生大约学习75％的数学和25％的计算机科学。对程序中包含较大计算机科学组成部分的课程感兴趣的人可以学习数学和计算机科学（UCAS GG14）。在这种情况下，分割为50/50。
The BSc Mathematics and Computer Science programme offers a dynamic and thorough education that merges the analytical depth of mathematics with the practical innovation of computer science. This cross-disciplinary training prepares you to solve intricate problems and contribute to progress in diverse areas. You’ll gain a profound comprehension of both theoretical and applied mathematics, statistics, and computational techniques, as well as fundamental computer science concepts like software engineering, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and system architecture.During your studies, you’ll participate in various activities, including presentations, independent research, and team projects. These practical experiences are designed to sharpen your problem-solving skills and cultivate essential professional competencies, such as resume crafting and interview techniques, ensuring you’re equipped for the professional world. Our curriculum is tailored to meet the demands of the industry, enabling you to construct robust systems and innovate with the latest technologies.Our BSc Mathematics and Computer Science graduates are sought after in numerous sectors, including finance, engineering, analytics, consulting services, and technology innovation.The National RobotariumThe National Robotarium is Located on Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, in partnership with The University of Edinburgh, the National Robotarium creates innovative solutions to global challenges, working directly with industry to test and develop robotic, AI and automated technologies and rapidly move pioneering research from lab to market.The National Robotarium fosters the teaching and development of the next generation of roboticists, producing highly-skilled graduates who are trained to conduct world-leading research with a market focus, and developing programmes to equip the current and future workforce with robotics, data and programming skills.The Campbell Maths GymThe Campbell Maths Gym is a cross-campus initiative which aims to support all Heriot-Watt students, across all our campuses, to strengthen their mathematical and statistical skills and to boost their mathematical confidence. It provides support through drop-in sessions, small group appointments and online resources.The BSc (Hons) Mathematics & Computer Science programme is accredited by British Computer Society (BCS), The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council, fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a chartered engineer.