Mathematics with Statistics

University of Southampton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Mathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

AAA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£30,000

About this course

"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'

    You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops by leading researchers. Their fields of expertise include survey methods, healthcare modelling and designing experiments.

    Southampton mathematics graduates are in great demand. Many employers look for graduates with strong problem-solving skills who can develop sound analytical arguments. Depending on your degree specialism, a wide range of career destinations are available including mathematician, statistician, actuary and financial analyst. Our graduates are employed by organisations including Deloitte, British Airways, IBM, Amazon UK and Formula 1 racing teams.

  • 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'

    You’ll be taught through a combination of lectures and workshops by leading researchers. Their fields of expertise include survey methods, healthcare modelling and designing experiments.

    Southampton mathematics graduates are in great demand. Many employers look for graduates with strong problem-solving skills who can develop sound analytical arguments. Depending on your degree specialism, a wide range of career destinations are available including mathematician, statistician, actuary and financial analyst. Our graduates are employed by organisations including Deloitte, British Airways, IBM, Amazon UK and Formula 1 racing teams. "

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades AAA
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    3531 Brokers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Southampton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mathematics and statistics
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £30,000