University of Southampton

Mathematics with Data Science (BSc)

University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton

Course overview

Our BSc Mathematics with Data Science degree combines mathematical theory with practical skills in data analysis and computation. You'll gain an understanding of core mathematical concepts such as calculus, linear algebra, and statistics. As you'll be learning maths for data science, you'll also look at programming languages like Python and R.

Through your studies you'll apply your expertise to a range of technical issues in industry, environmental science and medical research. This course focuses on data collection, processing, and analysis techniques to emphasise the real-world application of mathematics for data science. With the technical skills you develop, you'll have the ability to address important problems from the modern world.

You'll explore topics like: machine learning data visualisation advanced mathematical concepts and techniques statistical modelling optimisation With your knowledge of mathematics, you'll be able to understand complex algorithms and statistical models,

Key highlights

  • Combines mathematical theory with practical data analysis and computation skills
  • Programming in Python and R alongside core mathematics
  • Apply expertise to industry, environmental science and medical research problems
  • Topics include machine learning, data visualisation and statistical modelling
  • Covers data collection, processing and analysis techniques
  • Study optimisation and advanced mathematical concepts and techniques

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAA — AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) If a STEP paper is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including Mathematics (grade A).
  • A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics (grade A) and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • A-level: AA — to include including Mathematics DD; combined with BTEC
  • BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels

Scholarships

  • Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Engineering Global Talent Scholarship

    Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.

    Up to £2,000

  • Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship

    Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.

  • Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship

    Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.

    Up to £10,000

  • Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship

    If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship

    There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.

    Up to £5,000

  • Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship

    The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Data scientist
  • Data analyst
  • Statistician
  • Machine learning engineer
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Operational researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £26,500 per year

Admission

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