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BSc Mathematics and Statistics

The Open University
Part-timeSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary
£39,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
55%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

49%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

Pick your path - AI impact varies by career

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business, Research and Administrative60%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Media45%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

top quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£39,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£60,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £24,000-£52,000 (183 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Medical Practitioners
★ Professional
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

55%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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