BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science at University of Bath

Programme overview

Gain sought-after skills in applied mathematics, programming, statistics and data analysis. This course is for you if you have an analytical mind, enjoy visualising and interpreting data and thrive on a challenge. You'll learn how to use your mathematical skills to formulate problems and discover patterns, and apply these techniques to analyse data from many different sectors.

What you will study

This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2030. Year 1 compulsory units include Algebra 1a, Algebra 1b, Calculus, Connections – Problem Solving, Foundations - Reasoning and Computation, Probability & Statistics, Programming & data science, Sequences & functions.

Career pathways

With a mix of technical and problem-solving skills, mathematicians are highly sought after in a wide variety of roles. For example, you could go on to work in the finance sector as an accountant, actuary or analyst, as a statistician in government or a teaching role.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics and A in a second quantitative subject. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and either 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches. BTEC typical offer: D*D*D plus A* at A level. GCSE: GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C). English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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