Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Statistics and Data Analytics (G311)

The BSc (Hons) Statistics and Data Analytics degree provides the knowledge and skills to master the statistical modelling techniques used by professional statisticians and data analytics specialists. On this undergraduate course, students will learn methods for data collection, analysis, interpretation, statistical estimation, statistical modelling and simulation. In addition to this, the University's Undergraduate Ambassadors Scheme will enable students, aspiring to be mathematics teachers, to gain classroom experience. The course is also accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, the UK's chartered professional body for mathematicians. Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Career opportunities for this BSc (Hons) Statistics and Data Analytics course are varied. Most industries are always on the lookout for graduates with intellectual, mathematical and numerical skills that can be applied to a wide range of practical situations. Graduates may choose to work in a variety of fields such as data science, statistical modelling, operational research, research, internet technology, the pharmaceutical industry, accounting, banking, the Civil Service, teaching, logistics, consultancy, actuarial science, risk management and marketing.