BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics

Course Overview

If you’re fascinated by the complexity of mathematics and you enjoy statistics, our BSc Mathematics and Statistics degree will equip you with a broad range of skills in both disciplines. The study of data analytics is a vital skill that employers seek, and as such it’s embedded within this degree, along with elements of financial statistics, and modelling. Our graduates find themselves with many exciting career options across a broad range of fields including science, technology, and finance.

This degree combines a strong mathematical foundation, with advanced study in both mathematics and statistics. You’ll study a common core of modules in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics, and you’ll also have the choice to tailor your degree by choosing topics from a wide range of optional modules.

Our lecturers are highly enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Most are also active researchers who conduct world-leading work which is incorporated into their teaching. You’ll benefit from a high academic-staff-to-student ratio, ensuring that you graduate with a deep understanding of the subjects you’re learning.

Since the first year of this programme is common to the other Mathematics degrees we offer, it’s possible to transfer between courses at the end of your first year. We’ll help you discuss your options to ensure that you’re on the right programme to suit your interests and career aspirations.

This course is open to

UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.

We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.

You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.

English and Mathematics

All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade 4 or grade C.

We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.

Typical International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.

A levels

AAB including grade A in Mathematics.

If Further Mathematics being taken: ABB including grade A in Mathematics and B in Further Mathematics.

Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking & General Studies are not accepted.

International Baccalaureate

33 points overall including HL6 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches).

INTO UEA

If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading): 

• IELTS:  6.0  overall (minimum  5.5  in all components) 

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.

Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.

  If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Deferred Entry

We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.

Recent Study

We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.

Employability

There are many rewarding professions associated with mathematics and statistics, such as accountancy, banking and finance, logistics and planning, data analysis, and actuarial science. Other careers open to our graduates are in areas where logical thought and problem-solving are important. These include information technology, engineering, project management, central or local government, as well as other business areas. Many of our graduates also choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level.

The School of Mathematics works together with the University’s Careers Service to offer support to students at every stage of their course, from finding paid or voluntary work opportunities and choosing a career, through to applying for graduate jobs. 

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

• Statistician
• Data Scientist
• Mathematical Modeller
• Secondary School Teacher
• Accountant
• Actuary

Discover more on our Mathematics Careers web page.