Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Gain the skills you'll need to be a quantitative scientist with our BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science degree.
Expertise in data science, statistics and mathematics is increasingly important in a wide range of areas, including finance and business, climate science, medicine, and the civil service.
This course will equip you with the skills to work confidently in all three disciplines, and to bridge the gaps between them.
#### Choose BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science at the University of Reading
* Enjoy an enviable staf...
Gain the skills you'll need to be a quantitative scientist with our BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science degree.
Expertise in data science, statistics and mathematics is increasingly important in a wide range of areas, including finance and business, climate science, medicine, and the civil service.
This course will equip you with the skills to work confidently in all three disciplines, and to bridge the gaps between them.
#### Choose BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science at the University of Reading
* Enjoy an enviable staff to student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education.
* Overall, 98% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2025, 98% of responders from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
* 98% of our mathematical research is world leading or internationally excellent. 100% of our research impact has been classed outstanding or very considerable (Research Excellence Foundation 2021, combining 4\* and 3\* submissions – Mathematical Sciences)
* The University of Reading is in the top 125 in the world for Physical Sciences (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, by Subject).
#### Chartered Mathematician designation
This course is approved by the [Institute of Mathematics and its Applications](https://ima.org.uk/becoming-chartered/chartered-mathematician-designation/) to meet the educational requirements of Chartered Mathematician designation, when followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain competencies equivalent to those specified by the QAA for taught master's degrees.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-10-01
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A01-E81
Institution Code
R12
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths at A level. (e.g. BBC with Maths at B or ABD with Maths at either A or B).
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
including Mathematics at grade A. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a B in Maths (e.g. BBBBB with Maths at B).
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 18.0, offer-merit: 27.0
including at least 12 level 3 credits in Mathematics. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and 30 level 3 credits at Merit, including at least 12 level 3 credits in Maths.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
including Mathematics at grade 6 at Higher Level. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with 28 points overall, including accepting Maths at grade 5 at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
including Mathematics at Grade D3. If you place us as your Firm choice we will accept you with one grade lower than this, including accepting a grade M2 in Maths. (e.g. M2, M2, M3 with Maths at M2).
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £26,850 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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