BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Data Science at University of Surrey

Our Mathematics and Data Science BSc or MMath degrees can prepare you for a huge variety of exciting career paths including healthcare, finance, environment and sustainability, government, tech, transport, marketing, education, entertainment and performance analytics. Encompassing the latest advances in mathematics for data science, our courses give you a strong foundation in core mathematics including equations and classical dynamics, while you can explore a wide range of optional modules including quantum mechanics and the mathematics of weather and climate.

Department: School of Mathematics and Physics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time (optional placement year)  |  Intake: September 2027 (UCAS G1G8)  |  Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc and MMath Mathematics with Data Science degree courses help you build on your current knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics, data science and statistics. This includes algebra, analysis, probability and advanced calculus. Data science and statistics modules together comprise between one-quarter and one-third of the programme. Year 1 core modules include Calculus, Algebra, Real Analysis 1, Probability and Statistics, Linear Algebra, Classical Dynamics, Mathematical Programming and Professional Skills, Multivariable Calculus.

Career pathways

Roles some of our students go onto include cyber security expert, data scientist, manager research analyst, graduate trainee tech risk and statistical programmer. There’s also a strong demand for new mathematics teachers to meet the ongoing shortage in schools.

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