BSc (Hons) Machine Learning, Mathematics & Statistics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

BSc Machine Learning, Mathematics & Statistics explores the mathematical and statistical foundations of machine learning and artificial intelligence, combining theoretical depth with practical skills for data-driven technologies. Students study with research links including the Alan Turing Institute.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Computing Science; School of Mathematics & Statistics | Duration: 4 years (full-time) | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines Computing Science, Mathematics and Statistics on one of two pathways depending on programming experience; year 2 covers algorithms, data structures, calculus, linear algebra and statistical inference; Honours years cover Artificial Intelligence: Machine Learning and Deep Learning, regression and generalised linear models, Bayesian statistics and a Science Individual Project.

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Entry requirements

A-levels: AAB, with A-level Mathematics at A. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 HL), with HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6. Scottish Highers: BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer. Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5. Offers will typically be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher. Required subjects: Higher Mathematics at A; Higher Science at A. Applicants from Ghana: WAEC Senior School Certificate, minimum B grades, with Mathematics; International A-level ABB, with A-level Mathematics at A. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or TOEFL iBT 92 overall from 21 January 2026 tests with minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21; PTE Academic 59 overall and in all subtests; or an equivalent accepted test). Application deadlines via UCAS: 13 January for UK applicants (15 October for Medicine/Dentistry/Veterinary Medicine or Oxford/Cambridge applicants) and 30 June for international students.

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected annual tuition rate for EU and international students, Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes band (2026/27 rate: £33,210). Excludes study-abroad, placement-year and ancillary charges. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (full-time)

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