Computer Science and Maths not at Cambridge anymore?

I believe this is correct and everyone now takes one math paper.

Thanks..I seriously hope they bring it back for 2021 entry as I'd really like to go to Cambridge

I really don't believe that will happen. On the open day they said that people who did the option with more maths often regretted it and would've preferred doing more CS. I know Oxford has a Computer Science and Maths course. Maybe you should check that out.

I see.. that's unfortunate because I think I'd enjoy the maths side of things a lot.. I suppose I'll have to go with Computer Science at Cambridge or consider elsewhere for CS and Maths. Thanks

The Maths & CS course at Oxford is a genuine joint degree - in the sense that you can maintain a balance of the two disciplines, or focus ultimately entirely on one, rather than some degree that are one discipline with a bit of another tacked on.

That might appeal to you or not - for example M&CS students have to take real analysis in the first year and complex analysis in the second year, not necessarily courses that would appeal to a mathematically-inclined CS student.

Happy to answer any questions on this course.

It does seem they've all 50% CS options (CS with Maths and CS with Natural Sciences) now, however bear in mind this was only for first year; from second year onwards students no matter what their first year options, would be doing full CS. You may be able to transfer into CS after 1 or 2 years in another tripos though, but this wouldn't be guaranteed (and then you wouldn't be a joint honours in the typical sense; you'd be studying one subject, then another).

If you do want to combine both, as above look at Oxford CS & Maths. Do bear in mind university level maths as for maths degree students (single or joint honours) is vastly different to A-level content in both form and function. If you enjoy A-level Maths, then in most CS courses you'll have more than enough maths in this vein to keep you satisfied. Unless you are particularly interested in the formal, abstract, proof-based maths that maths degree students do, it probably isn't worth it (since that material isn't going to make you more employable compared to doing a single honours, it might just be useful for a few PhD projects in more theoretical or mathematical areas of CS).

I'd suggest having a look at something like Spivak's Calculus (or any "introductory analysis" text) to get an idea of what maths degree students do at uni. If this appeals, then it might be worth considering further, but if not, as above you'll have plenty of A-level style maths in a typical CS course. @RichE above has also written a book (which I can't recall the name of ) which may be of interest, and would likely be able to offer more insight into the nature of maths degree content and its style if you ask nicely

Thanks for the insights... would you say there's much advantage/disadvantage to studying CS+Maths vs just CS?

Not objectively. It's down to what the individual wants. The CS course in Cambridge is quite mathematical, by CS standards elsewhere, but most maths you will learn will be aimed towards serving CS purposes. If you want to be doing maths, genuinely as maths students do it, I think you're inclined to a joint degree. Many students would hate doing the thought of analysis, others might welcome the opportunity.

I see.. but in terms of career opportunities are there advantages as such to doing the joint degree compared to CS by itself?

That was the question I was seeking to answer. No, I don't think a CS or Maths & CS degree will lead to better opportunities. I think the important question is choosing a degree to suit you.