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University of Reading BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year

University of Reading

BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year

Reading, United Kingdom

4 Years

English

Full time

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Sep 2025

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year provides a comprehensive education in mathematical theories and statistical techniques, integrated with data science applications. It includes a valuable placement year, allowing students to gain practical experience in the industry. The course equips students with analytical skills and knowledge essential for interpreting complex data.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including data analysis, statistical consultancy, financial services, and software development. Opportunities may also arise in healthcare, marketing, and governmental organizations, where data-driven decision-making is crucial.

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Gain the skills to become a quantitative scientist, along with vital industry experience, with our BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year 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 with a Placement Year

  • Enjoy an enviable staff-to-student ratio, with a personalised focus on your education. 97% of our students said teaching staff are good at explaining things (National Student Survey 2024, 96.97% 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 as 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 2024, by Subject).
  • The University is ranked 1st in the UK for environmental and ethical performance (People and Planet University League, 2023/24), and won the inaugural Times Higher Education (THE) award for Outstanding Contribution to Environmental Leadership in 2023.
  • The University of Reading has been named Sustainable University of the Year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

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