A world-leading centre in algorithms, data science and AI
Computer and Data Science, and Mathematics
Why study Computing and Data Science, and Mathematics at Birkbeck?
Study Computing, Data Science and Mathematics in central London, where research-led teaching covers algorithms, AI, software development, data analytics and pure and applied mathematics. Our flexible undergraduate and postgraduate courses build the computational, analytical and problem-solving skills needed for a data-driven world. With modern labs, industry links and expert faculty, Birkbeck prepares you for careers in technology, finance, research and beyond.
Careers
A Birkbeck degree in computing, data science or mathematics equips you with the technical, analytical and problem-solving skills that employers seek. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of roles across technology, finance, consulting, health and the public sector, with many also progressing to specialist postgraduate study or research. Graduates have pursued roles such as:
- Software developer or data scientist
- Machine-learning engineer or business analyst
- Quantitative analyst or statistician
Highlights
- One of the UK’s first university computing departments.
- Graduates have progressed into roles with Google, Microsoft, IBM and PwC.
- Access to state-of-the-art computing labs and real-world industry-linked projects.
