BSc Hons Mathematics, Statistics & Business Analysis

Program Overview

This flexible four-year BSc (Honours) degree combines mathematics, statistics, and business analysis, allowing specialization in various areas. It emphasizes problem-solving and practical applications, equipping graduates for diverse careers, including investment analysts, statisticians, and analysts in private and public sectors. Students benefit from a range of teaching methods and opportunities to interact with industry professionals.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The BSc (Honours) degree is a four-year programme.
• Each year contains compulsory modules and some years contain either optional modules, which relate to different areas of mathematics and/or elective modules from other subject areas in the University.
• Flexibility is a key feature.
You’ll be able to choose the particular areas of Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Analysis you want to specialise in.
• Years 1 & 2
• In addition to the study of core mathematical methods, you’ll study probability and statistical inference, mathematical and statistical computing, business analysis & technology, and managing business processes.
• Years 3 & 4
• You can choose from a range of Mathematics, Statistics and Business Analysis modules from one or more specialist application areas.
• The Honours-year project may be in Mathematics, Statistics or Business Analysis.
• Topics offered in Maths Honours-year modules include the mathematics of financial derivatives, mathematical modelling in biology and medicine, statistical modelling & analysis, and the mathematics of networks.
• Accounting options include Auditing, Business Law, Cost Accounting, Economics, Information Systems and Taxation.

Assessment:

• In Mathematics & Statistics, the course incorporates a range of assessment types.
• Continuous assessment during some modules and summative assessment at the conclusion of modules both contribute to the overall assessment and are used to formally measure achievement in specified learning outcomes.
• Understanding, knowledge and subject-specific skills are assessed by coursework assignments, reports, presentations and written examinations.
• Formative assessment is used to provide feedback and inform student learning.
• Management Science allows for considerable diversity in assessment methods relative to the specific learning outcomes.
• The majority of modules involve a final written examination, supplemented by one or more forms of individual and/or group coursework.
• In some cases, students can obtain exemption from the final examination on achieving a specified mark for their coursework (often in conjunction with satisfying requirements for attendance).
• The methods of assessment for modules are consonant with the learning objectives of the module; and a range of traditional and innovative techniques are used, for example: unseen examinations, business reports, case studies, essays, presentations, individual and group projects, learning journals and peer assessments.

Teaching:

• The following teaching methods are used in Mathematics & Statistics: lectures (using a variety of media including electronic presentations and computer demonstrations), tutorials, problems classes, computer laboratories, coursework, projects.
• You'll also learn through group work in problem-solving and collaborative student presentations.
• Management Science teaching includes more traditional lectures, tutorials, and seminars alongside student-centred methods such as team-based action learning projects, online materials, and interactive sessions using personal response systems.
Emphasis is placed on using those methods most suited to the specific learning outcomes, subject context, module level and size.

Careers:

• Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics Department enter a wide range of employment as the advanced numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills are in high demand across a range of sectors.
• Our graduates are working in from the manufacturing and service industries, the actuarial, accountancy and banking professions, commerce and government, consultancy and education.
• Graduates who have specialised in management science have excellent problem-solving, numeracy, business awareness and teamwork skills and in previous years have been employed across the private and public sectors as analysts.

Other:

• The course emphasises the great applicability of mathematics to solving practical problems meaning that you'll learn the skills that employers need.

Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

• Scotland£1,820
Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council.
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland£9,250
• Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped.
For students commencing study in 2023/24, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.
• International£17,400
University preparation programme fees Additional costs Mathematics & Statistics Course materials & costs Class materials (lecture notes and exercise sheets) for the majority of Mathematics & Statistics classes are available free to download. For some classes, students may need access to a textbook. Textbook costs are typically in the £20-60 price range. These prices are dependent on format (e-book, soft or hardback) and whether bought new or second hand. PVG scheme (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) Third-year Maths and Teaching students will need to pay for the full price of a PVG membership scheme. Management Science Placement & field trips For students working on their final project, travel costs are usually met by clients. On the rare occasions where travel costs are not met by the client, student costs will depend on location and frequency of travel. Visa & immigration International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.