BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics at University of Plymouth

Course Details

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 - all skills in high demand in the workplace.

We are fourth in the Guardian Mathematics University League Table for 2020. We are very proud that the excellent teaching and care that our mathematics students receive has been recognised in this way. Our lecturers' expertise, teaching and passion for our subject leads to our students being successful in their studies.

Key features

• We are fourth in the Guardian Mathematics University League Table for 2020 entry. This is a testament to the expertise, clarity and passion of our lecturers.
• Study mathematics, statistics and their applications through modules in pure and applied mathematics as well as probability, statistics and operational research.
• Be taught by experts: our Medical Statistics lecturer works with the World Health Organisation, and our Financial Statistics lecturer has worked for a hedge fund.
• Learn high-level mathematical and statistical skills and master professional software and programming languages used in industry, such as R, for statistics, and Python. This enables you to extract information from large data sets vital in today’s world of Big Data.
• Receive excellent support in a friendly environment – from our open door policy, to our dedicated mathematics study space, to online support materials, we’ll provide the support you need to reach your full potential.
• Open the door to a successful future by taking our optional but highly recommended paid placement year – gaining valuable commercial experience so you’re primed for the career you want. Previous placement providers have included the Department for Communities and Local Government, Eli Lilly, Fujitsu, GlaxoSmithKline, Liberty Living, Office for National Statistics and Thames Water.