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Study Computing and Mathematical Sciences

The School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences offers a range of programmes at different levels to suit your needs. Our undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses are available part-time and full-time by flexible study in central London. 

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If you're looking to start studying with us in October 2026, or are looking ahead to 2027, join us for our Postgraduate Open Evening on 18 March or Undergraduate Open Day on 13 June.

If you can't make these dates, come along to one of our campus tours.

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What it's like to study at Birkbeck

Study that fits around you

Read more about our study options that can help you achieve your ambitions.

Placement year

Students studying our BSc Computer Science have the option of a placement year after their first two years of study if they are studying full-time.

MPhil/PhD research

Take a look at our guidance for those wishing to undertake an MPhil/PhD in the School of Computing and Mathematical Science.

Study Computer Science at Birkbeck

Professor Daniel Reidenbach, Head of School for Computing and Mathematical Sciences, talks through why now is such an exciting time to study computer science, as well as the varied career paths you can take.

Find out more about Computer Science at Birkbeck

Student testimonials

Combining work with part-time study

BSc Computing student Trixi reflects on how combining work with part-time study at Birkbeck helped her get ahead in the tech industry.

The need for diversity in computer science

Being a woman with a newborn in a male-dominated subject didn’t stop Camilla Graham Wood from achieving a first in Computing.

The PhD experience: becoming an independent researcher

Seongil Han completed his PhD in financial data analytics with FinTech. He talks about how Birkbeck enriched the quality of his interdisciplinary research.

Meet the team supporting you

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Contact us if you need specific information or advice on which course to study.

Our staff

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Learning support

Find out about learning support to help you get the most from your studies.

Discover Birkbeck

Come and meet us

We offer online experience and taster days and a virtual tour, so you can get to know Birkbeck and its staff remotely.

Top reasons to choose Birkbeck

If you have the ability and drive to succeed, find out how Birkbeck’s study options and outstanding support can help you achieve the university education you want.