BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Mathematics powers Artificial Intelligence (AI) and underpins the systems that shape our world. From models that predict climate change and track diseases to social media algorithms and generative AI like ChatGPT, mathematics is at the heart of every major innovation. Graduate talent is needed to drive these advancements, and this degree provides you with the analytical, problem-solving and reasoning skills to make an impact in a wide range of sectors.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: School of Mathematical Sciences | Duration: Full time 3 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling and Programming, Matrices and Calculus, Multivariate Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Symmetry and Sequences. Year 2 core modules: Linear Algebra, Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence, Multivariate Probability and Statistics, Real-world Dynamics. Year 3 core modules: Industry-inspired Project.

Career pathways

As a Lancaster graduate, you will enjoy excellent employment prospects. Your degree, along with your problem-solving skills, analytical abilities and AI expertise, will make you highly desirable to employers in almost every industry and sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to have evidence that you had the equivalent of A level Mathematics grade A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A on a case-by-case basis. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level Mathematics grade A plus A level grade A in a second subject and BTEC at D, or plus BTEC(s) DD on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations). T levels: Only considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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