List of modules

A full list of the First Year Autumn, Spring and Summer Term modules can be viewed on our Joint Maths and Computing First Year webpage. 

Regulations

JMC Year 1 consists of 7 compulsory modules.

Continuous Assessment

Computing lecture modules have associated coursework, contributing 15% of the marks for the module. The remaining 85% of the module mark is assessed by written examination.
Maths lecture modules have associated tests and coursework where the format and contribution to the overall module mark varies per module.
Computing Practical 1 consists of an integrated module of coursework in all three terms. It also includes Programming and Professional Issues.
Programming is assessed by on-line tests and project work. There is also a research aspect, which runs in the first and second terms. This is assessed by reports and presentations.

Credit

Each module contributes its relative ECTS weight towards the year total, with the exception of MATH40009 which is ZERO weighted.
In total there are 60 ECTS in Year 1: 30 ECTS in Computing modules and 30 ECTS in Maths modules.

Progression Requirements

In order to pass JMC Year 1 and qualify to progress to JMC Year 2, the candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Achieve a mark of at least 40% for each of the compulsory Mathematics modules: MATH40002, MATH40004 and MATH40012;
2. Achieve a "Pass" mark for Introduction to University Mathematics: MATH40009;
3. Achieve a mark of least 40% for the each of the compulsory Computing modules: COMP40008 and COMP40012;
4. Achieve a mark of least 50% for Computing Practical 1: COMP40009;
5. Achieve a mark of least 40% for the year overall.

Supplementary Qualifying Tests

At the discretion of the Examiners, Supplementary Qualifying Tests may be offered to a student who marginally fails to achieve the above requirements.
A failure to achieve the 50% mastery pass mark for Computing Practical 1 (COMP40009) may mean that a candidate is required to withdraw from the degree.
Additionally, extensive exam failures (passing less than 30 ECTS worth of modules) may mean that a candidate is required to retake the year or withdraw from the degree.

MEng Registration

MEng candidates must normally achieve an aggregate 2:1 performance across both Maths and Computing disciplines to be allowed to remain on the MEng programme.
The final decision on MEng registration will be made based on the candidates overall performance in JMC Year 2.

List of modules

A full list of the Second Year Autumn, Spring and Summer Term modules can be viewed on our Joint Maths and Computing Second Year webpage.

Regulations

JMC Year 2 consists of 4 compulsory modules and 7 selected modules.
The overall credit balance must be 30 ECTS in Computing and 30 ECTS in Maths.
A minimum of 3 Maths core modules (15 ECTS) marked with a * above must be selected in JMC Year 2.
One of the Group Project modules (COMP50010 or MATH50014 marked with a ^ above) must be selected for term 3.

[ Note that, in JMC Year 3, you may choose up to two COMP50000 or MATH50000 modules from those offered above (with the exception of the Group Projects COMP50010 and MATH50014) so long as you have not already taken these modules in JMC Year 2.  ]

Logistics

Students selecting both halves of a core maths module in Year 2 will be enrolled in the 10 ECTS full-year version of the module instead.
- MATH50001 Analysis 2 subsumes MATH50017 Real Analysis and Topology for JMC and MATH50018 Complex Analysis for JMC.
- MATH50003 Linear Algebra and Numerical Analysis subsumes MATH50016 Linear Algebra for JMC and MATH50012 Numerical Analysis for JMC.
- MATH50004 Multi-variable Calculus and Differential Equations subsumes MATH50015 Multi-variable Calculus for JMC and MATH50019 Differential Equations for JMC.

Timetabling constraints require that a small number of modules in the Autumn term be clashed. The exams for these modules will also clash in the Summer term, so students may not select clashing modules for credit. The current clashing modules are:
- MATH50007 Network Science clashes with COMP50003 Models of Computation
- MATH50005 Groups and Rings clashes with COMP50001 Algorithm Design and Analysis

Continuous Assessment

Computing lecture modules have associated coursework, contributing 15% of the marks for the module. The remaining 85% of the module mark is assessed by written examination.
Maths lecture modules have associated tests and coursework where the format and contribution to the overall module mark varies per module.
Computing Practical 2 has an integrated programme of laboratory exercises that runs throughout the first two terms and there is a separate Summer term group project.

Credit

Each module contributes its relative ECTS weight towards the year total.
In total there are 60 ECTS in JMC Year 2: 30 ECTS in Computing modules and 30 ECTS in Mathematics modules.

Progression Requirements

In order to pass JMC Year 2 and qualify to progress to JMC Year 3, the candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Achieve a mark of at least 40% in each of their Core and chosen Elective Mathematics and Computing modules;
2. Achieve a mark of at least 40% in JMC Computing Practical 2: COMP50012;
3. Achieve a mark of at least 40% for the year overall.

Supplementary Qualifying Tests

At the discretion of the Examiners, Supplementary Qualifying Tests may be offered to a student who marginally fails to achieve the above requirements.
A failure to achieve the 40% pass mark for Computing Practical 2 (COMP50012) may mean that a candidate is required to withdraw from the degree.
Additionally, extensive exam failures (passing less than 30 ECTS worth of modules) may mean that a candidate is required to retake the year or withdraw from the degree.

MEng Registration

MEng candidates must normally achieve an aggregate 2:1 performance across both Maths and Computing disciplines to be allowed to remain on the MEng programme.
The final decision on MEng registration will be made based on the candidates overall performance in JMC Year 2.

List of modules

A full list of the Third (BEng) Year Autumn, Spring and Summer Term modules can be viewed on our Joint Maths and Computing (BEng) third year webpage.

Regulations

JMC BEng Year 3 consists of 2 compulsory modules, a final year project module (taken in either department) and 5 selected modules.

Computing: At least 2 modules (10 ECTS) and at most 3 modules (15 ECTS) are to be chosen from the overall list of Elective Computing modules which are made available in Year 3 (this selection does not include COMP60021, the 3rd Year Software Engineering Group Project).

Maths: At least 2 modules (totalling 15 ECTS) and at most 3 modules (up to 22.5 ECTS) are to be chosen from the overall list of Elective Mathematics modules which are made available in Year 3.

External: Subject to course director approval, one option in JMC BEng Year 3 may be an external module with technical content offered by another Engineering department.

Year 2 Modules: Up to 2 modules (10 ECTS) in JMC BEng Year 3 may come from the Year 2 (COMP50000 or MATH50000) module lists (excluding the Group Projects COMP50010 and MATH50014), provided those modules were not already taken in JMC BEng Year 2. This may affect your overall ECTS total for the year.

Restrictions to Module Selections:
- MATH60027 Scientific Computation shares a significant amount of content with COMP40009 Computing Practical 1 and thus may not be selected for credit by JMC students.

Credit

Each module contributes its relative ECTS weight towards the year total, with the exception of COMPM0352 which is ZERO weighted.
In total there are 60 ECTS, 62.5 ECTS or 65 ECTS in JMC BEng Year 3, depending on the distribution of I-Explore and Elective modules selected. Note that it is only possible to reach 65 ECTS if taking a 7.5 ECTS I-Explore module and 3 other 7.5 ECTS modules.

Degree Completion Requirements

In order to pass JMC BEng Year 3 and qualify to graduate with Honours, the candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Achieve a "Pass" mark for their chosen I-Explore module: COMPM0352;
2. Achieve a mark of at least 40% in each of their Core and chosen Elective Mathematics and Computing modules;
3. Achieve a mark of at least 40% in their final year individual project;
4. Achieve a mark of at least 40% for the year overall.

Supplementary Qualifying Tests

At the discretion of the Examiners, Supplementary Qualifying Tests may be offered to a student who marginally fails to achieve the above requirements.
Extensive exam failures (passing less than 30 ECTS worth of modules) may mean that a candidate is required to retake the year or withdraw from the degree.

List of modules

A full list of the Third Year Autumn, Spring and Summer Term modules can be viewed on our Joint Maths and Computing (MEng) third year webpage.

Regulations

JMC MEng Year 3 consists of 3 compulsory modules and 6-7 selected modules.

Computing: At least 2 modules (10 ECTS) and at most 5 modules (25 ECTS) are to be chosen from the overall list of Elective Computing modules which are made available in Year 3 (this selection does not include COMP60021, the 3rd Year Software Engineering Group Project).

Maths: At least 2 modules (totalling 15 ECTS) and at most 4 modules (up to 30 ECTS) are to be chosen from the overall list of Elective Mathematics modules which are made available in Year 3.

External: Subject to course director approval, one option in JMC MEng Year 3 may be an external module with technical content offered by another Engineering department.

Year 2 Modules: Up to 2 modules (10 ECTS) in JMC MEng Year 3 may come from the Year 2 (COMP50000 or MATH50000) module lists (excluding the Group Projects COMP50010 and MATH50014), provided those modules were not already taken in JMC MEng Year 2. This may affect your overall ECTS total for the year.

Placement: The JMC industrial placement will run from June to September (typically the 2nd week of June to the 4th week of September).

Restrictions to Module Selections:
- MATH60000 modules that are taken in JMC MEng Year 3 and also exist as MATH70000 equivalents cannot be taken again as MATH70000 modules in JMC MEng Year 4.
- MATH60027 Scientific Computation shares a significant amount of content with COMP40009 Computing Practical 1 and thus may not be selected for credit by JMC students.

Credit

Each module contributes its relative ECTS weight towards the year total, with the exception of COMPM0352 which is ZERO weighted.
In total there are 60 ECTS, 62.5 ECTS or 65 ECTS in JMC MEng Year 3, depending on the distribution of I-Explore and Elective modules selected. Note that it is only possible to reach 65 ECTS if taking a 7.5 ECTS I-Explore module and 3 other 7.5 ECTS modules.

Progression Requirements

In order to pass JMC MEng Year 3 and qualify to progress to JMC MEng Year 4, the candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Achieve a "Pass" mark for their chosen I-Explore module: COMPM0352;
2. Achieve a mark of at least 40% in each of their Core and chosen Elective Mathematics and Computing modules;
3. Achieve a mark of at least 40% for the year overall.

Failure in the 3rd Year Software Engineering Group Project (COMP60021) in the Autumn Term of JMC MEng Year 3 will ordinarily lead to discussion about transferring onto the JMC BEng degree for the remainder of JMC Year 3.

Supplementary Qualifying Tests

At the discretion of the Examiners, Supplementary Qualifying Tests may be offered to a student who marginally fails to achieve the above requirements.
Extensive exam failures (passing less than 30 ECTS worth of modules) may mean that a candidate is required to retake the year or withdraw from the degree.

List of courses

A full list of the Fourth (MEng) Year Autumn, Spring and Summer Term modules can be viewed on our Joint Maths and Computing fourth year webpage.

Regulations 

JMC MEng Year 4 consists of a final year project module (taken in either department) and 6-7 selected modules.

Computing: At least 2 modules (10 ECTS) and at most 5 modules (25 ECTS) are to be chosen from the overall list of Elective Computing modules which are made available in Year 4.

Maths: At least 2 modules (15 ECTS) and at most 4 modules (30 ECTS) are to be chosen from the overall list of Elective Mathematics modules which are made available in Year 4.

External: One option in JMC MEng Year 4 may be COMP60003 Communicating Computer Science in Schools or an an external module offered by the Imperial College Business School, the Humanities Department or another Engineering department (if not already taken in JMC MEng Year 3). Additionally, subject to course director approval, one option in JMC MEng Year 4 may be an external module with technical content offered by another Engineering department.

Year 3 Modules: Any number of Computing modules chosen in JMC MEng Year 4 may come from the Computing Year 3 (COMP60000) module list, provided those modules were not already taken in JMC MEng Year 3. The pass mark for COMP60000 modules is 40%.

Restrictions to Module Selections:
- No MATH60000 modules can be taken in JMC MEng Year 4, the MEng level MATH70000 equivalent must be taken instead.
- MATH70000 modules that also exist as MATH60000 equivalents that were taken in JMC MEng Year 3 cannot be taken again as MATH70000 modules in JMC MEng Year 4.
- COMP60003 Communicating Computer Science in Schools does not count as an Elective Computing module in Year 4. It is classified as an External module due to its lack of MEng level technical content.
- COMP70007 Computational Optimisation and MATH97405 Optimization share a significant amount of content and thus may not both be selected for credit.
- MATH70027 Scientific Computation shares a significant amount of content with COMP40009 Computing Practical 1 and thus may not be selected for credit by JMC students.

Credit

Each module contributes its relative ECTS weight towards the year total, with the exception of COMP70022 which is ZERO weighted.
In total there are 90 ECTS or 92.5 ECTS in JMC MEng Year 4, depending on the distribution of Elective modules selected.

Degree Completion Requirements

In order to pass JMC MEng Year 4 and qualify to graduate with Honours, the candidate must satisfy the following conditions:

1. Achieve a "Pass" mark for their Industrial placement: COMP70022;
2. Achieve a "Pass" mark (normally 50%) in each of their chosen Elective Mathematics and Computing modules;
3. Achieve a mark of at least 50% in their final year individual project;
4. Achieve a mark of at least 50% for the year overall.

Supplementary Qualifying Tests

At the discretion of the Examiners, Supplementary Qualifying Tests may be offered to a student who marginally fails to achieve the above requirements.
Extensive exam failures (passing less than 30 ECTS worth of modules) may mean that a candidate is required to retake the year or withdraw from the degree.

First year

Transfer between the JMC BEng and JMC MEng degrees (and vice-versa) will be permitted on agreement of the senior tutors during JMC Year 1. It is usually required that all transfer decisions have been finalised by the start of JMC Year 3, when the two degree streams diverge.

Second year

Transfer from the JMC BEng to the JMC MEng degree during the 2nd year may be permitted depending on the candidate's performance in JMC Year 1 and continuous assessment marks in JMC Year 2. Normally JMC BEng to JMC MEng degree transfer requests made during JMC Year 2 will be held until the candidate's final year total is known for JMC Year 2.

Required to Transfer to BEng

A candidate may be required to transfer from the JMC MEng to the JMC BEng degree at the end of JMC Year 2 if they fail to attain the necessary credit from their first two years. In order to progress to JMC MEng Year 3 candidates must normally achieve an overall aggregate 2:1 mark in both Maths and Computing disciplines in JMC Year 2.

Visit our year specific noticeboards for further information.

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