MSci (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Mathematics is an incredibly powerful subject that sits at the foundation of all science and technology. At its core it is the study of change, patterns, quantities, structures and space, and you will learn how to see the beauty of maths in everything; from patterns in nature, geometry in buildings, and relationships in data. You will be able to find and develop your passions, whether that be in statistics, data science, machine learning, probability, geometry or algebra.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: School of Mathematical Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (integrated master's) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Matrices and Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Symmetry and Sequences. Year 2 core modules: Multivariate Probability and Statistics, Applied Data Science, Project Skills, Linear Algebra, Real Analysis. Year 3 core modules: Statistical Inference, Statistical Learning and Prediction. Year 4 core modules: Computing and Algorithms for Statistics, Dissertation.

Career pathways

Mathematics is fundamental to the way our modern world works and is an essential tool to solving many of the challenges we face on a day-to-day basis. The problem-solving and analytical thinking skills you’ll gain from a degree in mathematics will be applicable in almost every industry and sector, making you a highly in-demand employee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: A*AA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAA for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AA. 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: D*DD considered alongside both 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 D, or plus BTEC DD on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate: 38 points overall with 17 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 4 years

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

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