Mathematics and Statistical Science BSc
London, Bloomsbury
This is the programme information for 2024 entry
This three-year programme is designed for students with an interest in the powerful applications of statistics who also wish to develop their mathematical knowledge and explore the interactions between the two subjects. No previous knowledge of statistics is required.
Study mode
Duration
UK tuition fees (2024/25)
Overseas tuition fees (2024/25)
Programme starts
September 2024Application deadline
31 Jan 2024UCAS course code
Entry requirements
- Grades
- A*A*A
- Subjects
- A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or A*AA with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, any order, and a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics and Statistics preferred.
- GCSEs
- English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.
Contextual offer information
- Grades
- A*A*C more about contextual offers
- Subjects
- A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or A*AC with A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, in any order, and a 2 in any STEP Paper or a Distinction in the Mathematics AEA. Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Language, English Literature, Physics and Statistics preferred.
- GCSEs
- English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 5.
- Points
- 40
- Subjects
- A total of 40 points overall with 20 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics, or 39 overall with 19 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics and a 2 in any STEP paper or a distinction in Mathematics AEA. The programme will accept higher level 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' only.
Contextual offer
- Points
- 39 more about contextual offers
- Subjects
- A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects including 7 in Mathematics. The programme will accept higher level 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' only.
UK applicants qualifications
For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:
Equivalent qualification
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
D2,D2,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including D2 in Mathematics. Or D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including D2 in Mathematics and a 2 in any STEP paper
A1,A1,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A1 at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher) including A1,A1 in Mathematics and either Mathematics of Mechanics or Statistics at Advanced Highers, or A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher) including A1,A in any order in Mathematics and either Mathematics of Mechanics or Statistics at Advanced Highers and a 2 in any STEP paper
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A levels at grades A*A*A with A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, or A*AA and a 2 in any STEP paper or Distinction in AEA, with A*A in any order in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.
International applications
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.
Resits
This programme does not accept resits. A resit is a second or subsequent attempt to improve a qualification outcome, for which you already hold an award. For further information on what UCL considers a resit, please see UCAS explained.
Additional tests
Sixth Term Examination Papers (STEP)
Access and widening participation
UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. If you are eligible for Access UCL you do not need to do anything in addition to the standard UCAS application. Your application will be automatically flagged when we receive it.Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates
The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who don’t have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.
Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.
For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.
English language requirements
The English language level for this programme is: Level 1
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Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
Course overview
In the first and second years of the programme you will take a balanced selection of modules in both UCL Mathematics and UCL Statistical Science. Having laid the basic foundations there is a wide range of options in both subjects in the third year of the degree.
Statistics will include much practical work while the mathematics will cover the theoretical aspects of the pure mathematics required to sustain and understand this.
This programme is offered as a three-year BSc or a four-year MSci degree. The first two years of the programme are identical, and students are advised to apply for the MSci degree in the first instance, as it is possible to transfer to the BSc during the first three years.
What this course will give you
The programme is an excellent preparation for becoming a professional statistician, an actuary, or working in data science.
Internationally renowned (6th in the UK, QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022: Mathematics), UCL Mathematics is home to world-leading researchers in a wide range of fields, especially geometry, spectral theory, numerical analysis, number theory, fluid dynamics and mathematical modelling.
Three of the six British winners of the Fields medal (the mathematician's equivalent of the Nobel Prize) have associations with the department.
Teaching and learning
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Upon successful completion of 360 credits, you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Statistical Science.
Modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.
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The programme does not assume any previous exposure to probability and statistics. The first two years’ modules are all predominantly compulsory, studying the core ideas of modern mathematics (analysis, algebra, mathematical methods) and statistics, including topics in probability theory and statistical inference and also including an introduction to coding. The content is delivered through lectures supported by regular problem sheets, tutorials and computer labs. Additionally you will take part in a group project and presentation, researching a topic in mathematics related to the second year syllabus.
In the third year there is a wide range of advanced topics in mathematics and statistics available, the majority building on the knowledge mastered in earlier years. These include modules in areas such as geometry, analysis and its applications, algebra and number theory, combinatorics, financial mathematics and mathematical biology, mathematical education, history of mathematics. You will also have the opportunity to study further Statistics modules, both practical and theoretical. An option outside the departments of Mathematics and Statistics is available, subject to suitability and availability.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Your learning
Teaching is mainly carried out through lectures and tutorials, allowing you to exercise the skills you have learned. In addition, an 'office hours' system for each module allows you to meet with tutors on a one-to-one basis to review parts of the degree you find interesting or that need clarifying. A Student Mentor scheme runs in the department offering support and advice to first-years.
Typical timetabled contact hours for Mathematics degree programmes are approximately 16 hours per week in year 1 reducing to 12 hours in year 3. In year 1 and the first half of year 2, these hours consist of lectures (typically 12 hours per week), and tutorials (4 hours a week). In year 3 they consist of 12 hours of lectures. In addition, students are expected to undertake approximately 15-20 hours of independent study per week.
Assessment
Most modules are assessed by written examinations in the third term, with a small element of coursework assessment.
Accessibility
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information can also be obtained from the UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services team.
The foundation of your career
A mathematics degree is highly valued by employers due to the skills in logical thinking, analysis, problem-solving and, of course, numeracy, that it develops.
Graduates have gone forward to use their mathematical skills in careers in the City of London, such as forecasting, risk analysis and trading; in financial services, such as accountancy, banking and insurance; and in scientific research, information technology and industry.
Further study, such as a Master's degree or a PGCE qualification, is another popular option.
Employability
We aim to develop your skills in mathematical reasoning, problem-solving and accurate mathematical manipulation. You will also learn to handle abstract concepts and to think critically, argue logically and express yourself clearly.
Accreditation
The Mathematics and Statistical Science BSc degree was accredited by the Royal Statistical Society up until 2023/24. The department is in the process of applying to the Royal Statistical Society to renew accreditation, and this page will be updated when more information is available. When accredited, on application to the Royal Statistical Society, graduates are awarded Graduate Statistician (GradStat) status, providing formal recognition of a member's statistical qualifications.Fees and funding
Fees for this course
Fee description | Full-time |
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Tuition fees (2024/25) | £9,250 |
Tuition fees (2024/25) | £34,400 |
The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2024/25 academic year. The UK fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2024/25 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
Additional costs
This programme does not have any additional costs outside of purchasing books or stationery, printing, thesis binding or photocopying.
A guide including rough estimates for these and other living expenses is included on the UCL Fees and funding pages. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Funding your studies
Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Scholarships
The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.
Next steps
Your application
We look for significant levels of enthusiasm for the challenges and rewards of studying mathematics together with its applications.
How to apply
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Selection
For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.
Please note that this programme does not consider applicants who are resitting qualifications. For further information on UCL’s selection process see: How we assess your application . The department is supportive of the Year in Industry scheme which involves deferring entry for a year to gain valuable work experience.
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