Mathematics with Statistics

Mathematics and statistics together form one of the most powerful analytical combinations available in an undergraduate degree. Mathematics provides the rigorous theoretical framework within which statistical ideas are developed and understood, while statistics provides the methods for extracting meaning from data in the presence of uncertainty, which is one of the central challenges of contemporary science, business, and policy. At King's College London, the BSc Mathematics with Statistics is a three-year full-time programme that includes a year abroad, developing a rigorous foundation in both subjects with an international dimension.

As the current programme description notes, the degree provides a rigorous foundation in the fundamental aspects of both subjects. In mathematics, you will cover core areas of pure and applied mathematics: analysis, algebra, differential equations, and the mathematical structures that underpin both theoretical science and practical computation. In statistics, you will develop a deep understanding of contemporary statistical methods, including probability theory, inference, regression, multivariate analysis, Bayesian methods, and computational statistics.

The ability to apply these methods to solve complex real-world problems is central to the curriculum, and you will develop the computing skills needed to implement statistical analyses in practice. King's College London's location in the heart of London provides exceptional access to the professional and research communities that value this combination most highly.

Graduates of mathematics with statistics programmes are among the most sought-after in the quantitative graduate jobs market. Actuarial science, finance and investment, data science and machine learning, government statistics, pharmaceutical research and clinical trials, insurance, telecommunications, and academic research are all major career destinations. The year abroad broadens your intellectual perspective and demonstrates adaptability to future employers.

Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in statistics, applied mathematics, data science, actuarial science, or quantitative finance. The combination of mathematical rigour and statistical expertise that King's provides is a consistently strong foundation for any career that depends on drawing reliable conclusions from complex data.