Course summary
"Ranked in the world’s top 50 and 9th in the UK for Statistics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024), the University of Southampton’s BSc Mathematics with Statistics will give you an excellent understanding led by academics at the forefront of their fields. Statistics and data science are increasingly in demand in industry and business. Training in statistics will provide opportunities to work in manufacturing, environmental science, medical research and government. You could work on clinical trials or analyse quality control processes. You’ll graduate with a technical background in mathematics, and the statistical and communication skills needed for a career as a statistician. You'll study core mathematical topics such as algebra and calculus. You’ll learn both practical and theoretical statistics, including probability theory to understand random events, and modern computing techniques to analyse large amounts of data. As part of this course you’ll:
- Understand, analyse and communicate statistical results
- Learn how to model random events and processes
- Apply statistical analysis to real-world data
- Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space, exclusively for maths students
- Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'
- Learn how to model random events and processes
- Apply statistical analysis to real-world data
- Use our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space, exclusively for maths students
- Use mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'
Modules
Year one will give you a foundation in key areas such as calculus, linear algebra and mathematical modelling. In the second year you begin to specialise, choosing from modules in pure maths, applied maths and statistics.
Assessment method
You will be assessed in a variety of ways such as coursework, tests and exams, enabling you to demonstrate your strengths and show what you have learnt.
How to apply
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:
- G1G3
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- 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 - AAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDD
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 36 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, D3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an equivalent standard to the A level applicant. As A level Mathematics is required for this programme, all equivalent qualifications also need an equivalent of A level Mathematics, grade A. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/mathematics-with-statistics-degree-bsc
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
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 | £24200 | Year 1 |
International | £24200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ