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Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
* - Grade B at GCSE maths and above & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
+ - Require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ) & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
- Cardiff University
- Kings College London (See Note Below)
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Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Computing
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Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Computing
- University of Leeds+ (See Note Below)
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Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
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Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
- University of Liverpool+ (See Note Below)
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Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
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Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- Queen Mary University of London*
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
- City University (See not below)
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Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
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Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
- University of East Anglia+
- Lancaster University*
- University of Kent*
- Cardiff University*
- Leicester University*
- Queen Mary University of London*
- University of Reading*
- Swansea University*
- University of Worcester
- Birmingham City University
* - Grade B at GCSE maths and above & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
+ - Require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ) & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
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At City University, Maths is preferred but not required.
Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points
Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points
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Kings college london has in fact changed their entry requirements, now you must have either maths, further maths, computer science or computing. no more accepting with ICT, software developing, electronics etc.
(Original post by littleswany)
Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
- Cardiff University
- University of Edinburgh
- Kings College London (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Computer Science, ICT, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Statistics or Software Systems Development.
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Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Computer Science, ICT, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Statistics or Software Systems Development.
- University of Leeds (See Note Below)
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Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
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Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
- University of Liverpool (See Note Below)
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Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
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Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- Queen Mary University of London
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
- City University (See not below)
Spoiler:
Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
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Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
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I am still working on this list but if you would like to give me a hand drop me a PM
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Kings college london has in fact changed their entry requirements, now you must have either maths, further maths, computer science or computing. no more accepting with ICT, software developing, electronics etc.
Kings college london has in fact changed their entry requirements, now you must have either maths, further maths, computer science or computing. no more accepting with ICT, software developing, electronics etc.

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This is such a good idea for a thread
Does anyone else have any pearls of wisdom to share?

Does anyone else have any pearls of wisdom to share?
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This is my list, mostly restricted to what I think are the best departments/unis. There are probably far more.
Unis that require Maths explicitly:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Bristol, Durham, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, Manchester, Sheffield, Exeter, Bath, Birmingham, Glasgow, York
Loughborough, Surrey, Dundee, HW, Strathclyde, Aberdeen
Unis that require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ):
Leeds, KCL, RHUL, Liverpool, UEA, QUB
Every other uni (grade B at gcse maths and above):
Newcastle, Nottingham, Lancaster, Kent, Cardiff, Leicester, QMUL, Reading, Swansea
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Unis that require Maths explicitly:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Bristol, Durham, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, Manchester, Sheffield, Exeter, Bath, Birmingham, Glasgow, York
Loughborough, Surrey, Dundee, HW, Strathclyde, Aberdeen
Unis that require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ):
Leeds, KCL, RHUL, Liverpool, UEA, QUB
Every other uni (grade B at gcse maths and above):
Newcastle, Nottingham, Lancaster, Kent, Cardiff, Leicester, QMUL, Reading, Swansea
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Can someone link the courses? I can't seem to find a computing course at Edinburgh that does not require maths.
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As a Computer Science student, I do recommend you look into a bit of Maths before going to University. The majority of A-Level will be covered in just a few hours.
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(Original post by littleswany)
Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
- Cardiff University
- University of Edinburgh
- Kings College London (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Computer Science, ICT, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Statistics or Software Systems Development.
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Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Computer Science, ICT, Computing, Electronics, Physics, Statistics or Software Systems Development.
- University of Leeds (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
Show
Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
- University of Liverpool (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
Show
Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- Queen Mary University of London
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
- City University (See not below)
Spoiler:
Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
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Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
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I am still working on this list but if you would like to give me a hand drop me a PM
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University of Worcester and Birmingham City don't require maths for Computer Science/Computing/IT.
Just 96 tariff points (CCC/MMM) For Worcester.
BBC/DDM for Birmingham City.
Just 96 tariff points (CCC/MMM) For Worcester.
BBC/DDM for Birmingham City.
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(Original post by chillindiekid)
Kings college london has in fact changed their entry requirements, now you must have either maths, further maths, computer science or computing. no more accepting with ICT, software developing, electronics etc.
Kings college london has in fact changed their entry requirements, now you must have either maths, further maths, computer science or computing. no more accepting with ICT, software developing, electronics etc.
(Original post by Princepieman)
This is my list, mostly restricted to what I think are the best departments/unis. There are probably far more.
Unis that require Maths explicitly:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Bristol, Durham, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, Manchester, Sheffield, Exeter, Bath, Birmingham, Glasgow, York
Loughborough, Surrey, Dundee, HW, Strathclyde, Aberdeen
Unis that require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ):
Leeds, KCL, RHUL, Liverpool, UEA, QUB
Every other uni (grade B at gcse maths and above):
Newcastle, Nottingham, Lancaster, Kent, Cardiff, Leicester, QMUL, Reading, Swansea
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This is my list, mostly restricted to what I think are the best departments/unis. There are probably far more.
Unis that require Maths explicitly:
Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh, Bristol, Durham, St Andrews, UCL, Warwick, Manchester, Sheffield, Exeter, Bath, Birmingham, Glasgow, York
Loughborough, Surrey, Dundee, HW, Strathclyde, Aberdeen
Unis that require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ):
Leeds, KCL, RHUL, Liverpool, UEA, QUB
Every other uni (grade B at gcse maths and above):
Newcastle, Nottingham, Lancaster, Kent, Cardiff, Leicester, QMUL, Reading, Swansea
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(Original post by totallyrandom)
Can someone link the courses? I can't seem to find a computing course at Edinburgh that does not require maths.
Can someone link the courses? I can't seem to find a computing course at Edinburgh that does not require maths.
(Original post by Blue_Cow)
AFAIK all CS courses in Edinburgh (joint included) require an A-Level in Mathematics?
AFAIK all CS courses in Edinburgh (joint included) require an A-Level in Mathematics?
(Original post by ItalianGuy1897)
University of Worcester and Birmingham City don't require maths for Computer Science/Computing/IT.
Just 96 tariff points (CCC/MMM) For Worcester.
BBC/DDM for Birmingham City.
University of Worcester and Birmingham City don't require maths for Computer Science/Computing/IT.
Just 96 tariff points (CCC/MMM) For Worcester.
BBC/DDM for Birmingham City.
Thank you all for your contributions, have updated the list accordingly
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Its worth noting that if you really want to do CS but don't have Maths - there's always a foundation year route offered by many universities.
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Its worth noting that if you really want to do CS but don't have Maths - there's always a foundation year route offered by many universities.
Vicky
Its worth noting that if you really want to do CS but don't have Maths - there's always a foundation year route offered by many universities.
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(Original post by littleswany)
Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
* - Grade B at GCSE maths and above & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
+ - Require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ) & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
Hey everyone I'm Littleswany one of the CAs for this forum.
I have seen a couple of discussions here about wether Maths is needed to study Computer Science at X University, or can I go to a good uni to study CS even though I didn't take math.So this thread.
I will try to keep it updated be please let me know if something needs updating
Russell Group Universities for CS that dont need Maths:
- Cardiff University
- Kings College London (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Computing
Show
Required subjects: At least one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Computer Science or Computing
- University of Leeds+ (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
Show
Required subjects: Either Mathematics, or Computing
- University of Liverpool+ (See Note Below)
Spoiler:
Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
Show
Computing/Computer Science or a mathematical subject (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics and Physics) at A level is required.
- Newcastle University
- University of Nottingham
- Queen Mary University of London*
Other Universities for CS that don't need Maths
- City University (See not below)
Spoiler:
Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
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Grades ABB (Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics preferred) or 128 UCAS tariff points. Thanks UWS
- University of East Anglia+
- Lancaster University*
- University of Kent*
- Cardiff University*
- Leicester University*
- Queen Mary University of London*
- University of Reading*
- Swansea University*
- University of Worcester
- Birmingham City University
* - Grade B at GCSE maths and above & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
+ - Require a mathsy/science subject (CS or Maths or Physics or Chemistry or Econ) & Thanks to Princepieman for contributing these
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From the QUB website:
"A level requirements
BBB including Computing, Mathematics or Software Systems Development + GCSE Mathematics grade C
OR
ABB including Chemistry, Digital Techgnology, GCE A-level ICT (not Single Award Applied ICT), Physics, Technology and Design or Double Award Applied ICT + GCSE Mathematics grade C."
http://www.qub.ac.uk/courses/undergr...sc-g400/#entry
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Aberystwyth University doesn't require Maths except a C at GCSE but they are very chill. There is also a range of computer science courses to choose from.
http://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergradu...gree/#cour-req
http://courses.aber.ac.uk/undergradu...gree/#cour-req
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Can you add the note about the foundation route to the OP?
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I got an offer from Nottingham last year with just a BTEC (Predicted D*D*D*) and AS grades (previously achieved) UDDE.
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- First of all I want to study Computer Networking and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons) in metropolitan or somewhere else I'm sayin metropolitan because i contact them and they emailed me back but they didnt answer to my problems. All of the modules of all three levels look very interesting. However, I am a bit concerned regarding the nature of the modules. I am not particularly good in math and i was wondering whether that would be a problem. I do not want to pick a course in which mathematical skills are of great importance and end up failing.Please if anyone studied let me know if I should pick this course.
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(Original post by Bill albanis)
- First of all I want to study Computer Networking and Cyber Security - BSc (Hons) in metropolitan or somewhere else I'm sayin metropolitan because i contact them and they emailed me back but they didnt answer to my problems. All of the modules of all three levels look very interesting. However, I am a bit concerned regarding the nature of the modules. I am not particularly good in math and i was wondering whether that would be a problem. I do not want to pick a course in which mathematical skills are of great importance and end up failing.Please if anyone studied let me know if I should pick this course.
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