University of Liverpool

Mathematics and Statistics

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Statisticians are in great demand and if the subject appeals to you, this is the programme for you. Mathematics is a fascinating, beautiful and diverse subject to study. It underpins a wide range of disciplines; from physical sciences to social science, from biology to business and finance.

At Liverpool, our programmes are designed with the needs of employers in mind, to give you a solid foundation from which you may take your career in any number of directions. A Mathematics degree at the University of Liverpool is an excellent investment in your future. We have a large department with highly qualified staff, a first-class reputation in teaching and research, and a great city in which to live and work.

You will see a broad range of degree programmes at Liverpool – Mathematics can be combined with many other subjects to widen your options even further. This course also has the option to take a year abroad in year three. The year abroad is an incredible new opportunity to spend one academic year at one our partner universities expanding your academic and cultural horizons.

You’ll spend this time abroad in between your second and third years of study and your degree will extend by one year. During the year abroad you’ll take a variety of modules. Some modules will be related to the culture, history and society of the country you’re living and others will be discipline-related modules.

This mixture means you have a fantastic opportunity to learn in-depth about your host country as well as learn new and exciting knowledge that will complement your degree studies back in Liverpool. Both accreditations can be achieved on a conditional basis. Accreditations depend on your choice and your performance on optional modules.

The IMA is the professional learned institute for mathematicians, supporting the advancement of mathematical knowledge and its applications to promote and enhance mathematical practice for the benefit of society. The RSS is a professional body for all stati

Key highlights

  • Optional year abroad at a partner university between second and third years
  • Year abroad combines cultural modules with discipline-related modules
  • Conditional accreditation available from the IMA and the RSS
  • Accreditation depends on optional module choices and performance
  • Programmes designed with the needs of employers in mind
  • Taught by highly qualified staff in a large department

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — A levels: ABB Mathematics A level grade A.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • BTEC: D*DD — to include in relevant diploma, when combined; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
  • International Baccalaureate: 32 — overall with no score less t
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3 including Mathematics at H1
  • A-level: AB — to include including grade A in Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Statistician
  • Data Analyst
  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Data Scientist
  • Financial Analyst
  • Operational Researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £29,500; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £14,750

Admission

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