14Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of Reading has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Learn how to collect, analyse and interpret data – while developing your knowledge of mathematics – with our BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year course. As increasing amounts of data are collected on every aspect of human life and the world around us, in-depth knowledge of statistics is becoming more critical than ever. Statistical skills are applicable to a wide range of areas, including business, climate science, medicine and the civil service. This course, taught by University of Reading’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics, has been designed to develop both your statistical and mathematical skills. This degree is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Aapplications to meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain competencies to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught master's degrees. What you’ll study with BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year In mathematics you will study:
- calculus
- analysis
- linear algebra
- differential equations.
- linear models
- statistical computing
- probability.
Modules
The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2024/25. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules:
- Real Analysis I
- Calculus
- Foundations of Mathematics
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematical Communication
- Probability and Statistics
- Differential Equations
- Linear Models and Data Analysis
- Probability and Statistical Theory
- Numerical Analysis I
- Mathematical Modelling and Professional Skills
- Advanced Statistical Modelling
- Methods of Machine Learning
- Portfolio of Projects
- Placement Year
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GG17
- Institution code:
- R12
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - ABC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - D: 18 credits M: 27 credits
Scottish Higher - ABBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
Extended Project - B
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M2, M3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Contextual offers for this programme are usually two grades beneath our standard entry requirement, e.g. BCC including Mathematics at grade B.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 88 | We require a minimum score of 88 overall with no less than 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | B | We require a grade B or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | C | We require a grade C or a score of 176 overall with no element less than 162. |
| PTE Academic | 69 | We require a minimum score of 69 overall with at least 59 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). |
| Institution's Own Test | Test of English for Educational Purposes (TEEP). We require a minimum score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element of the test (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). | |
| Trinity ISE | Merit | We require a Merit in each element from ISE II. If you take ISE III or ISE IV, we require a Pass in each element. |
Full list of acceptable English Language Tests
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £27650 | Year 1 |
| International | £27650 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH