BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics
Bachelor's degree
In Plymouth
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Plymouth
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
October
Are you interested in a career as a statistician or a data scientist? Our course equips you with high-level skills in pure and applied mathematics, probability and statistics to excel in your chosen career. Master the techniques and programming skills required for everything from measuring exposure to financial risk, to organising a large scale medical trial, or understanding the principles underlying management, decision making and logistics. Giving you the cutting edge in the workplace. We’re very proud of being top in the Guardian Mathematics University League Table for 2019 for satisfaction with the course. We are also fourth for satisfaction with mathematics teaching. This is part of a record of students regularly saying that they enjoy our degrees and teaching.
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About this course
A typical offer is 120 points to include minimum of two A levels, including grade B in A level Mathematics or B in Further Mathematics or A level Mathematics and Statistics or Math (Pure and Applied) excluding general studies. Mathematics (mechanics) accepted as mathematics.
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All courses are up to date
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Subjects
- Statistics
- Teaching
- Mathematics
- Calculus
- Algebra
- Financial
- Medical
- Medical training
- Financial Training
- GCSE Mathematics
- Probability
- Mathematics and Statistics
Course programme
Learn high-level mathematical and statistical skills and master industry software including Matlab and Maple right from the start. You’ll begin by building on the mathematical skills and topics you learnt at school, studying six core modules including calculus, linear algebra, numerical methods, pure mathematics, and probability and statistics. We’ve structured the curriculum so that all of our students acquire a common mathematical expertise. You’ll also be able to explore your interests with the flexibility to move between courses as you progress.
Core modules
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BPIE113 Stage 1 Mathematics Placement Preparation
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MATH1601 Mathematical Reasoning
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MATH1602 Calculus and Analysis
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MATH1603 Linear Algebra and Complex Numbers
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MATH1605 Probability with Applications
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MATH1610 Numerical and Computational Methods
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MATH1611 Geometry and Group Theory
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MATH1612 Big Data Analytics for Finance and Social Media
Study core modules including advanced calculus, analysis, ordinary differential equations, a case study-based introduction to operational research and Monte Carlo techniques. An advanced statistical module helps you to build on and develop your existing knowledge and expertise.
Core modules
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BPIE213 Stage 2 Mathematics Placement Preparation
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MATH2601 Advanced Calculus
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MATH2602 Statistical Inference and Regression
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MATH2603 Ordinary Differential Equations
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MATH2604 Mathematical Methods and Applications
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MATH2605 Operational Research and Monte Carlo Methods
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MATH2606 Real and Complex Analysis
Take an optional but highly recommended paid placement year. Your placement will provide valuable professional experience, enhancing your employability and making your CV really stand out. Previous placement with world renowned companies have included the Department for Communities and Local Government, Fujitsu, GlaxoSmithKline, Vauxhall Motors, Liberty Living and Eli Lilly.
Optional modules
- BPIE331 Mathematics and Statistics Placement
Choose between several different project modules in mathematics, statistics or both, or opting to study a school-based module. Your studies will focus on a diverse range of topics from partial differential equations and optimisation to a wide variety of statistical modules including medical and Bayesian statistics. After graduating, you’ll have the skills and experience needed to begin your career, or to take a research degree – often including funded places on MSc's in medical and financial statistics.
Optional modules
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MATH3603 Professional Experience in Mathematics Education
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MATH3604 Geometry and Algebra
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MATH3605 Partial Differential Equations
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MATH3606 Classical and Quantum Mechanics
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MATH3609 Optimisation, Networks and Graphs
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MATH3611 Electrodynamics and Relativity
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MATH3612 Dynamical Systems
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MATH3613 Data Modelling
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MATH3614 Medical Statistics
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MATH3616 Professional Experience in Industry
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MATH3623 Financial Statistics
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MATH3627 Mathematical Statistics in Context
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MATH3628 Project
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MATH3629 Fluid Dynamics
Additional information
£13,000
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics