BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Dive into the real-world applications of maths and statistics in business. The BSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Business provides a thorough grounding in the practical application of mathematical and statistical theory in the business world. Taught in a supportive and friendly department, you’ll study an incredibly broad range of topics covering maths, statistics, economics and accounting in your first year.

Department: Department of Statistics | Duration: Three years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this programme, you’ll study 12 units over three years, plus LSE100. Compulsory and core courses include Elementary Statistical Theory, Mathematical Methods, Microeconomics I, The LSE Course, Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus), Further Mathematical Methods (Linear Algebra), Probability and Distribution Theory, Applied Regression, Applied Statistics Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from this programme will be able to go on to work in broad areas of industry, including banking, insurance, business consultancy, data analytics, accounting, statistics, civil service and graduate studies This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Where included, median salaries are based on respondents in full-time employment who were paid in UK pounds sterling.

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Entry requirements

GCSE: For GCSEs, you’ll need a strong pre-16 academic profile such as several GCSE grades of A (or 7) and A* (or 8-9). We also ask for a good set of GCSE grades or equivalent across a broad range of subjects, with a minimum of grade B (or 6) in GCSE English and Mathematics. A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics Where it's offered by your school or college, AS- or A-level Further Mathematics is expected to be taken and a grade A achieved. A-level contextual offer: A*AB with an A* in Mathematics Where it's offered by your school or college, AS- or A-level Further Mathematics is expected to be taken and a grade A achieved. IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in "Mathematics: analysis and approaches". IB contextual offer: 38 points overall, including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in "Mathematics: analysis and approaches". Subjects: Mathematics at A-level or equivalent is required. Further Mathematics is highly desirable. Applicants are encouraged to take the Test of Mathematics for University Admission (TMUA).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Set at the UK Government maximum; may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 33,800 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee stays the same for each year of full-time study. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Undergraduate/Prospective-Students/How-to-Apply

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