Mathematics with Statistics (BSc): 4-year, part-time

Birkbeck, University of London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 6,935 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

Applying mathematical and statistical methods to commercial and scientific problems develops a rational approach to problem-solving. Our BSc Mathematics with Statistics provides excellent training in the methods and applications of mathematics and statistics. It covers pure and applicable mathematics, statistical theory and data analysis. You will use software packages to develop your understanding of the subject and to help you solve problems.

Training in the mathematical sciences is highly valued by employers. Graduates in these subjects are in great demand and earn on average 10% more than other graduates. Around 35% have jobs in business or finance, with the next most popular choice being teaching, at around 10%.

The BSc Mathematics and BSc Mathematics with Statistics programmes have a common core of modules for the first two years. It is therefore possible to transfer between programmes during this time should your preference change.

This programme is also available for full-time evening study over three years.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Malet Street, WC1E 7HX

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates can pursue careers in business and finance, education, research and analysis or statistics. This degree can also be useful in becoming a statistician, mathematical research scientist, operational researcher or secondary school teacher.

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential. If you have no previous formal qualifications you will need to complete an admission test including English comprehension and mathematical knowledge.

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Subjects

  • Problem Solving
  • Data analysis
  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Part Time
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Probability

Course programme

COURSE STRUCTURE

You take the following core and compulsory modules and choose a total of five option modules in Years 2, 3 and 4.

MODULE GROUPS

YEAR 1 CORE MODULES
  • Algebra 1
  • Calculus 1
  • Numbers, Proofs and Counting
YEAR 2 COMPULSORY MODULES
  • Calculus 2
  • Probability and Statistics
YEAR 3 COMPULSORY MODULE
  • Statistics: Theory and Practice
  • YEAR 4 COMPULSORY MODULE
  • Problems in Mathematics
INDICATIVE OPTION MODULES
  • Algebra 2
  • Algebra 3
  • Analysis
  • Approximation: Theory and Methods
  • Explorations in Mathematics
  • Finite Mathematics
  • Number Theory and Cryptography
  • Ordinary Differential Equations
Birkbeck makes all reasonable efforts to deliver educational services, modules and programmes of study as described on our website. In the event that there are material changes to our offering (for example, due to matters beyond our control), we will update applicant and student facing information as quickly as possible and offer alternatives to applicants, offer-holders and current students.

Additional information

FEES

Part-time home students: £ 6935 pa
Part-time international students: £10710 pa

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