A three-year BSc, G102
Delivered by the Department of Mathematics; Imperial describes a mathematical-computation specialisation.
Undergraduate · Imperial Mathematical Computation
Imperial Mathematical Computation: mathematics with a computing specialisation
Imperial's Mathematics with Mathematical Computation BSc is a separate UCAS course in the Department of Mathematics rather than in Computing. It asks for A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, expects the TMUA and does not use interviews as part of its regular process. The decision for an applicant is whether numerical and high-performance computing within a mathematics degree suits them better than a joint Mathematics and Computer Science degree.
Official information · last verified for 2027 entry
What Imperial asks for in Mathematical Computation
Taken from Imperial's Mathematics with Mathematical Computation BSc course page and read on 1 November 2026. For a normal 2028-entry application, made in 2027, every requirement below is last verified for the previous cycle and may change; Imperial's 2028-entry requirements and dates are awaiting publication.
A*A*A with A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or IB 39
The A-level standard is A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics. The IB standard is 39 points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level.
The TMUA is expected
Imperial says all applicants should take the Test for Mathematics for University Admission as part of the application.
No regular interview
Imperial says it does not currently use interviews as part of its regular admissions process.
High-performance and scientific computation
Imperial names these as the specialisation's focus, within a mathematics degree.
Official sources
Read on 1 November 2026 on Imperial's Mathematics with Mathematical Computation BSc course page, which describes 2027 entry. Imperial's Department of Mathematics pages, the module descriptions beyond the course page, fees and the 2028-entry values were not read, and no other university's degree was read for this guide and are not stated.
The degree
Computation as a branch of mathematics
Imperial says the specialisation focuses on topics such as high-performance computing and scientific computation, and the course explores the legitimacy of computations and the design of sophisticated mathematical models. Named modules on the course page include Computational Linear Algebra, Computational Partial Differential Equations, Finite Elements and Numerical Solutions of Ordinary Differential Equations, and Methods for Data Science. The first-year core, which includes Introduction to Computation, is shared with the other mathematics courses. This guide does not describe individual modules beyond naming them.
Is it the right degree?
Mathematical Computation against a joint degree and sister specialisations
Imperial lists these as separate UCAS courses, so the question is where the computing sits. Avandy's comparison is general.
Choose Mathematical Computation if
you want computing as a mathematical tool, with numerical analysis and scientific computation at the centre.
Look at Mathematics and Computer Science if
you want computer science as an equal partner. Avandy's Imperial Mathematics and Computer Science guide covers it.
Look at Pure or Applied Mathematics if
your interest is proof or physical modelling. Avandy's Imperial Pure Mathematics guide covers the first.
Entry rules
A*A*A with Further Mathematics, IB 39 and the TMUA
A-level applicants need A*A*A including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics; IB applicants need 39 points with 7 in Mathematics and 6 in another subject at Higher Level. Imperial says all applicants should take the TMUA. It does not currently use interviews as part of its regular admissions process. This page states no test scores.
A decision framework
Three questions before you commit
This is Avandy's own framework, not Imperial's.
Is computing a tool for mathematics or a subject in its own right for you?
The specialisation sits inside a mathematics degree.
Is A* in Further Mathematics realistic for you?
It is a stated condition of the minimum entry standard.
Are you comfortable with a compulsory mathematics test?
Imperial says all applicants should take the TMUA.
Planning for 2028 entry
Planning for 2028 entry: what carries over and what is awaiting publication
Applying for 2028 entry means applying in 2027, under rules Imperial has not yet published for that cycle. Each item below carries one of two labels. Last verified for 2027 entry means Imperial published it for the previous cycle and it may change. Awaiting publication for 2028 entry means Imperial has not yet published it.
Grades, subject requirements, the test position and the interview arrangements: last verified for 2027 entry
These are the best guide to what to prepare. Imperial has not confirmed them for 2028 entry.
The UCAS deadline, test windows and interview dates: awaiting publication for 2028 entry
Check Imperial's course page for the 2028-entry values when they appear.
What to do now
Confirm Mathematics and Further Mathematics, read the course page's module lists and plan TMUA preparation.
Support
Independent support with course choice and preparation
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with Imperial College London or any of its colleges or departments. Preparation sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the actual requirements of each course. Support here means course-fit advice, subject mentoring and ethical preparation; Avandy gives no scores or probabilities and does not supply interview or test questions. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
What does Imperial Mathematics with Mathematical Computation require?
A*A*A at A level including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics, or 39 IB points with 7 in Mathematics at Higher Level, in Imperial's wording for 2027 entry.
Is the TMUA required?
Imperial says all applicants should take it as part of the application, and that it expects most offers to go to applicants who have taken it.
Is there an interview?
Imperial says it does not currently use interviews as part of its regular admissions process.
How does it differ from Imperial's Mathematics and Computer Science degree?
It is a Department of Mathematics BSc (G102) with a computation specialisation, while Mathematics and Computer Science is a separate joint degree.
Does the course include programming?
The first-year core includes Introduction to Computation and Principles of Programming appears among the second-year modules on the course page.
Are these the rules for 2028 entry?
No. They are Imperial's wording for the 2027 application cycle. Check the course page again when Imperial publishes its 2028-entry requirements.
Students and families
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Tell us about the student's curriculum, their Further Mathematics, how they weigh numerical computing against pure mathematics or computer science and the TMUA, the universities on the list, and the intended year of entry. A senior adviser will review the academic profile before recommending how to prepare.