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Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons)

3 years, starting in September 2025

This course is closed to applications from Home students for September 2025 entry. We are still accepting applications from Overseas students.

Gain specialist knowledge in pure and applied mathematics with a particular focus on statistics.

Mathematics enables us to reason logically, to understand structure and formulate scientific principles. Statistics is the collection, analysis and interpretation of data central to everything from scientific progress to medical research and the work of government.

This course is for you if you would like to study statistics and have a significant interest in mathematics. You’ll be trained how to analyse problems and interpret patterns in data to make careful predictions about the future.

Unit options

At the start of the course, you’ll gain a broad education covering pure and applied mathematics, including programming and statistics. You’ll specialise later in the course with an emphasis on statistics and probability.

All of our courses are flexible and allow for a wide choice of units after year one. You may switch between Mathematics and Mathematics and Statistics at any stage during year one, while switches to or from Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science can be done at the end of year one if you obtain a sufficiently high mark.

Supporting your studies

As a mathematics student here, you’ll have access to a wide range of support options, including tutorials, an academic advisor and the Mathematics Resources Centre (MASH) to assist with revision and coursework if you need it.

Put your learning into practice

Our academics carry out their own high-level research alongside teaching, so the latest developments always inform modules. Some units give you the opportunity to work alongside our academics and contribute to research in the Department.

Develop your professional skills

As well as developing your specific knowledge and skills base, your course will provide thorough training in transferable skills including reasoning, analytical thinking, problem-solving, research, teamwork, time management and planning. You'll also gain technical skills such as writing efficient computer programs and data analysis.

Specialist facilities

Students are supported by the Maths and Statistics Help (MASH) centre, which aids learning course content and supports the development of effective mathematics study skills. You may choose a final-year module with the opportunity to use our High-Performance Computing (HPC) facility.

Get ready for your future career

With a mix of technical and problem-solving skills, mathematicians are highly sought after in a wide variety of roles. For example, you could go on to work in the finance sector as an accountant, actuary or analyst, as a statistician in government or a teaching role. You could also go on to work as a data scientist or software developer in commerce or the technology sector.

Recent employers for our students include:

  • British Airways
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • KPMG
  • Admiral
  • QinetiQ
  • Kobalt Music Group
  • Innocent Drinks

Many of our graduates also choose to go on to postgraduate study in preparation for academic or industry-based research careers.

Find out more about what our graduates go on to do.

Learn more on our Maths Virtual Experience page

You can find out more about studying for a maths degree at Bath by visiting our Mathematical Sciences Virtual Experience page to hear from staff and students in the department.

2025/2026 Academic Year


Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

Course structure

This course lasts 3 years. It starts in September 2025 and ends in 2028. Welcome week starts on 22 September 2025.


Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Units

At Bath, our courses are made up of units of study. Compulsory units cover core concepts that you'll need to understand as part of your degree programme. Some of our courses also offer the opportunity for you to study optional units. These allow you to specialise in particular areas of knowledge that interest you.

As an undergraduate, you will be expected to take 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) in each academic year. Credits are usually split evenly across your two semesters of study. 120 credits (60 ECTS credits) are the equivalent of 1,200 notional hours of study; this includes contact time with staff and your own independent learning.

All credits displayed on this page are ECTS credits.

Year 1

Compulsory units

  • Applied mathematics 1A

    15 credits

  • Applied mathematics 1B

    15 credits

  • Pure mathematics 1A

    15 credits

  • Pure mathematics 1B

    15 credits

Year 2

Compulsory units

  • Statistics 2A

    10 credits

  • Statistics 2B

    5 credits

Options

  • Year 2 Options

    45 credits

Year 3

Compulsory units

  • Bayesian statistics

    5 credits

  • Medical statistics

    5 credits

  • Statistical modelling and data analytics 3A

    10 credits

  • Statistical modelling and data analytics 3B

    10 credits

Options

  • Final Year Options

    30 credits

Study abroad or placement


We also offer this course with a professional placement or study abroad, so you can take advantage of our excellent links with industry and leading research institutions. It's a great way to gain valuable experience to add to your CV, make new contacts or try out a possible career path.

Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.


Learning

  • Laboratory sessions
  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

Assessment

  • Closed book written examination
  • Coursework

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Learning and teaching

Contact hours

Timetabled contact hours, which may be made up of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes, vary throughout your course and between courses but are typically between 15 and 20 hours a week in your first year.

Our teaching for this course is delivered through in-person learning on campus, supported by high quality online provision. The significant majority of contact hours over the duration of your course will be in person, and this will be enhanced by some online delivery which will constitute a smaller proportion of these contact hours, depending on your programme of study, year of study and chosen optional units. This may be supplemented by additional activities such as a small number of online learning sessions (not live), skills development sessions, and personal tutorials.

The number of timetabled sessions on campus in later years may vary based on the options you choose, with a greater emphasis on independent learning. Project and dissertation units will generally have fewer scheduled sessions to allow you time for your independent work – this may also mean the number of hours of timetabled sessions each week will vary within a year.

Independent learning

In addition to timetabled contact hours, you are expected to undertake independent learning and assessment activities. Typically, this might be around 15 – 20 hours per week in your first year, and include individual research, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, preparing course working assignments, presentations, or revising for exams. After your first year, the emphasis on independent learning becomes greater, for example in a final year project.

Assessment breakdown

You will be assessed by a range of methods designed to develop and test your skills and knowledge. These include closed-book examinations and coursework. The precise balance of assessment methods varies throughout your degree and depends on your choice of units – from 100% coursework assessment (e.g. for Applied Data Science) to 100% exam (for many units in pure mathematics).

You will primarily be assessed as an individual but in some units, may also be assessed as part of a group.

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities, take a look at our Disability Service’s pages for information.

Recognition of professional qualifications


As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

Avani Sethi smiling to camera on the Parade on campus
‘The maths department is wonderful. My personal tutors have helped me so much these past years, personally and academically.’
Avani Sethi BSc Mathematics (Graduating year, 2024)

Entry requirements


Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying mathematics. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, topics within mathematics that particularly interest you or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

Further Mathematics A level

You must study Further Mathematics to be considered for this course. We strongly prefer students with Further Maths at A level, but can consider you with an AS level if you perform suitably in an additional maths test.

If you are studying qualifications other than A levels, our typical offers may require an additional Mathematics test if the Mathematics you study is not equivalent to A level Further Mathematics.

If you are not studying Further Mathematics, you may wish to consider our BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Data Science which does not require Further Mathematics.

Additional Mathematics Tests in 2025

From 2025 onwards, if you have studied A level Maths and Further Maths, we are no longer considering additional Maths tests such as STEP, MAT or TMUA as part of our admissions process. This also applies if you are studying qualifications we commonly accept such as the IB Diploma or Scottish Advanced Highers.

If you have not studied Maths to the equivalent to Further Maths A level, you may need to take STEP to be considered. This is included in our published typical offers where required. Read more about STEP.

We are no longer accepting the MAT for 2025 applications onwards.

Your context

We know that the context in which you are studying can have an impact on your ability to perform your best in exams and coursework, or limit which subjects or qualifications you are able to study at your school or college. We consider any application based on its merits, including your background and circumstances, including through:

Origin of qualifications

British qualifications

A level Typical offer

A*A*A

A*A*A in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

We strongly prefer that you study a full A level in Further Mathematics. An alternative offer is available if you have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level.

Read more about our approach to A levels and AS levels.

Our typical offer for this course was increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.

A level Contextual offer

A*AB

A*AB in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.

Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.

We strongly prefer that you study a full A level in Further Mathematics. An alternative offer is available if you have only studied Further Mathematics at AS level - you must study A level Further Mathematics to be eligible for a contextual offer.

Our typical and contextual offers for this course were increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry. Our contextual offer was reduced to its original level in October 2024

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.

A level Alternative offer

A*AA or A*A*B

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

A*AA or A*A*B in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics plus one of:

The Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales is not accepted in place of an A level for these offers. If you are studying three A levels and this qualification you are eligible for an alternative offer:

A*AAB or A*A*BB in three A levels including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and B in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

If you receive an offer, you will receive each alternative offer you qualify for alongside the typical offer. You only need to meet one of these sets of conditions to meet your offer overall.

Read more about how our alternative offers work.

Our typical and alternative offers for this course were increased, and some alternative offer options removed, in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.

A level Alternative offer

A*A*A plus AS Further Maths

A*A*A in three A levels including A* in Mathematics plus A in AS Level Further Mathematics plus grade 2 in any STEP or Merit in the GCE AEA in Mathematics.

Read more about STEP.

Our typical and alternative offers for this course were increased, and some alternative offer options removed, in May 2024 for September 2025 entry. We are no longer accepting MAT or TMUA for entry.

Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level. Read more about our approach to this qualification.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

7, 7, 6 or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and either 7, 7, 6 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches or 7, 6, 6 or 7, 7, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 7 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. We cannot consider Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations for this course.

Read more about how we consider the IB Diploma.

Our typical offer for this course was increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry.

The IBCP is not typically suitable preparation for this degree. If you are studying Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches at Higher Level you may wish to consider our BSc Mathematics, Statistics & Data Sciences degree.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates and common vocational qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Certificates

If you are studying IB subjects as part of the IB Diploma, you will usually need to complete the full diploma programme to be considered.

If you do not follow the IB Diploma programme, we can consider stand-alone IB Higher Level Certificates either on their own or combined with other qualifications. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider IB Certificates.

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. Your other subjects will usually need to include other quantitative subjects.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

7, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches.

Mathematics: Analysis & Approaches is required at Higher Level. We cannot consider Mathematics: Applications & Interpretations for this course.

We seek to foster an outstanding and inclusive community at Bath. As part of that, we make reduced contextual offers to applicants from backgrounds who have historically been less likely to join us.

Find out if you may be eligible for a contextual offer.

Contextual offers are automatic - if you receive an offer and meet our eligibility criteria, you will receive the contextual offer instead of our typical or alternative offers.

Our typical and contextual offers for this course were increased in May 2024 for September 2025 entry. Our contextual offer was reduced to its original level in October 2024

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) are not a suitable route for this course.

BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates

We accept Level 3 Diplomas and Extended Certificates alongside A levels or in combination with each other. You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider BTEC Diplomas and Extended Certificates.

Your qualifications must include study equivalent to A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

T level Typical offer

T levels are not considered suitable preparation for this degree programme and are therefore not accepted for entry. If you require advice on how you may academically prepare to study this degree or present with a mix of qualifications, you should contact our Admissions Progression Team at admissions-progression@bath.ac.uk.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AA in Advanced Highers

AA in two Advanced Highers including Mathematics.

We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved AAAAA in their Highers.

Read more about how we consider Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

Unfortunately, the Access to HE Diploma is not a suitable route for this course.

Combinations of qualifications Typical offer

We accept a range of other qualifications offered in UK, as well as combinations of typically studied qualifications (such as A levels and BTECs). You will need qualifications equal to at least three A levels to be considered.

Read more about how we consider UK qualifications.

To be considered for this course, your combination of qualifications will usually need to include both A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

You can contact us at admissions@bath.ac.uk for more advice.

GCSE requirements

  • GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

Read more about how we consider GCSEs.

English language requirements

Category C

If you do not meet our English GCSE requirements, you will need a suitable English language qualification. Examples include:

  • IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components
  • IELTS Indicator: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component
  • TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components
  • TOEFL IBT and IBT Special Home Edition: 90 overall with 21 in each component
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element
  • The Pearson Test of English Academic Online (PTE Academic Online): we do not accept this qualification
  • Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): 180 with no less than 169 in all elements
  • Duolingo (taken up to 1 July 2024): 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 130, Conversation 115, Production 100
  • Duolingo (taken after 1 July 2024): 120 overall with sub scores of Literacy 120, Comprehension 120, Conversation 120, Production 120
  • LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator High Pass in both the Speaking test and the Listening, Reading, and Writing test

See the full list of accepted English qualifications.

Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Mathematics and Statistics BSc (Hons)


Fees

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Learn how we decide fee status

Tuition fees

Fee information is not yet available for this course. Tuition fees are liable to increase annually for all University of Bath students.

Find out more about student fees

How to pay

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying an undergraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Read more about tuition fee loans

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. This is in addition to your student loan and you do not have to pay it back.

Read more about bursaries and scholarships

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

Read more about your payment options

Budgeting

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.

Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.

If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement. If you are thinking about studying or working abroad as part of your course, you may have to prove that you have a certain amount of money in your bank account to get a visa.

Please read the information about planning your finances for your placement year which includes potential sources of funding, travel insurance, and visas.

Application information



Selection process

We will usually assess you based on your UCAS application. Very exceptionally we may invite you to an interview if you have circumstances we cannot assess from an application alone.

Our interview page gives more information on what you should expect from an interview.

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