Mathematics and Statistics with professional placement or study abroad

Mathematics and statistics together form a discipline of exceptional breadth and practical consequence. Mathematics provides the theoretical language of structure, quantity and change, while statistics offers the tools for drawing reliable conclusions from data under conditions of uncertainty. In combination, they prepare graduates to work at the intersection of rigorous reasoning and empirical evidence, a combination that is in demand across a wider range of sectors than almost any other graduate training.

At Bath, which is recognised as one of the UK's leading universities for mathematical sciences, this four-year programme includes either a professional placement or a period of study abroad, giving you significant professional or international experience as part of your degree. You will build deep understanding of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, probability theory and statistical inference, covering areas including analysis, algebra, differential equations, numerical methods, stochastic processes, regression, experimental design and computational statistics. The placement option allows you to spend an extended period working in a professional environment that uses mathematics or statistics, whether in finance, data science, industry or government, while study abroad exposes you to different mathematical traditions.

The typical entry tariff is 184 UCAS points.

Mathematics and statistics graduates from Bath move into careers in actuarial science, data science, financial analysis, operations research, engineering, academic research, government statistical services, pharmaceutical trials, clinical research and a wide range of technology roles. Bath's strong reputation in this field and its employer connections give graduates a significant advantage in competitive graduate recruitment. Many also continue to postgraduate study in statistics, mathematics, machine learning, econometrics or actuarial science.