Mathematics and Data Science with Foundation Year

What you will learn

This course offers you learning in advanced topics such as machine learning, statistical inference and big data, alongside fundamental mathematics including calculus, algebra and probability.

It places a strong emphasis on both theoretical understanding and practical application, enabling you to develop a skillset that incorporates multiple programming languages, database management and AI technologies, to help ensure that you are well prepared for the demands of the modern, data-driven world.

How you will learn

This course is taught through a combination of lectures (some pre-recorded), seminars and group and individual work, as well as practical lab work. You will have the opportunity to choose from option modules to tailor your learning to your interests. You will also undertake a final-year project in which you will be able to apply your skills to real-world issues and gain valuable experience relevant to your career aspirations.

This course is available for full- or part-time study. It has an evening timetable with classes taking place in the evening.

Foundation Year

If you opt for the Foundation Year route, this will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree.

Highlights

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating from this BSc Mathematics and Data Science, you will have gained important transferable skills, including how to:

Graduates can pursue career paths in data science, programming and finance. Possible professions include:

You may also decide to progress your studies further with postgraduate-level study on Birkbeck's MSc Applied Statistics.