BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science at University of Birmingham

Immerse yourself in the worlds of mathematics, statistics and data science. Learn the core techniques of data analysis and statistics plus the theory that drives them, preparing you for a successful career in a range of roles. With our degree you’ll develop in demand skills for machine learning, statistics, programming and data visualisation.

Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Each module from this degree usually accounts for 20 credits, and you require 120 credits in total for each year of your degree. Initially these credits come from core foundational content, but you progressively have more options for the credits as your degree progresses. Modules include Differential Equations and Mechanics, Mathematical Discovery: Problem Solving and Programming, Mathematical Foundations, Calculus and Linear Algebra, Probability, Data and Statistics, Mathematical Methods and Applications, Real Analysis, Data Science and Machine Learning.

Career pathways

The programme provides an excellent platform for graduate positions in diverse fields such as data science, financial services, medical statistics, quantitative analysis, software engineering, sports data analytics and teaching. Additionally, graduates will be prepared for further study or research in the many disciplines based on exciting developments in mathematics, statistics and data science.

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