The three-year BSc Mathematics and Statistics course combines a strong foundation in core mathematics and statistics with exciting recent developments in statistics and machine learning, providing a unique preparation for our data-driven future. A rigorous grounding in essential mathematical techniques and fundamental statistical principles and methods leads to the exploration of a wide range of topics central to modern statistics and machine learning, together with a year-long individual project module tackling a theoretical area or an applied problem in particular depth, possibly in collaboration with a company or other organisation.
**Year 1**
The first year consists of 100 compulsory Mathematics credits:
- Analysis (20)
- Calculus (20)
- Linear Algebra (20)
- Dynamics (10)
- Probability (10)
- Programming (10)
- Statistics (10)
Together with a further 20 credits which can be chosen from:
- Discrete Mathematics (20)
- Any other available Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences modules (subject to pre-requisites and timetabling compatibility)
The first-year Mathematics modules expand and develop topics that may be familiar from A level (or equivalent), smoothing the transition to university study. Fundamental statistical methodologies are developed from first principles in the Statistics and Probability modules, providing a mathematical language and coherent conceptual framework with which to structure subsequent developments. Other modules equip you with the essential mathematical tools needed for further study.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you will take four compulsory modules (60 credits):
- Analysis in Many Variables (20)
- Statistical Inference (20)
- Data Science and Statistical Computing (10)
- Statistical Modelling (10)
Together with a further 60 credits which can be chosen from a wide range, including:
- Complex Analysis (20)
- Numerical Analysis (20)
- Markov Chains (10)
- Mathematical Modelling (10)
- Probability (10)
The four compulsory modules will furnish you with the central mathematical, inferential, modelling, and computational tools needed for modern statistics and machine learning, as well as looking at important surrounding issues such as data governance. Further modules allow you to broaden or deepen your knowledge of particular topics or techniques.
**Year 3**
In the third year, you take a 40-credit capstone project module, tackling a theoretical area or an applied problem in particular depth. Subject to availability, this may be performed in collaboration with a company or other organisation. For the remaining 80 credits, you choose from a range of modules on topics central to modern statistics and machine learning, including:
- Advanced Statistical Modelling (20)
- Bayesian Computation and Modelling (20)
- Decision Theory (20)
- Machine Learning and Neural Networks (20)
- Mathematical Finance (20)
- Stochastic Processes (20).
**Placement Year**
You may be able to take a work placement. Find out more: https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/studyoptions/
Course Details - Modules
**Year 1**
The first year consists of 100 compulsory Mathematics credits:
•Analysis (20)
•Calculus (20)
•Linear Algebra (20)
•Dynamics (10)
•Probability (10)
•Programming (10)
•Statistics (10)
Together with a further 20 credits which can be chosen from:
•Discrete Mathematics (20)
•Any other available Sciences, Arts and Social Sciences modules (subject to pre-requisites and timetabling compatibility)
The first-year Mathematics modules expand and develop topics that may be familiar from A level (or equivalent), smoothing the transition to university study. Fundamental statistical methodologies are developed from first principles in the Statistics and Probability modules, providing a mathematical language and coherent conceptual framework with which to structure subsequent developments. Other modules equip you with the essential mathematical tools needed for further study.
**Year 2**
In the second year, you will take four compulsory modules (60 credits):
•Analysis in Many Variables (20)
•Statistical Inference (20)
•Data Science and Statistical Computing (10)
•Statistical Modelling (10)
Together with a further 60 credits which can be chosen from a wide range, including:
•Complex Analysis (20)
•Numerical Analysis (20)
•Markov Chains (10)
•Mathematical Modelling (10)
•Probability (10)
The four compulsory modules will furnish you with the central mathematical, inferential, modelling, and computational tools needed for modern statistics and machine learning, as well as looking at important surrounding issues such as data governance. Further modules allow you to broaden or deepen your knowledge of particular topics or techniques.
**Year 3**
In the third year, you take a 40-credit capstone project module, tackling a theoretical area or an applied problem in particular depth. Subject to availability, this may be performed in collaboration with a company or other organisation. For the remaining 80 credits, you choose from a range of modules on topics central to modern statistics and machine learning, including:
•Advanced Statistical Modelling (20)
•Bayesian Computation and Modelling (20)
•Decision Theory (20)
•Machine Learning and Neural Networks (20)
•Mathematical Finance (20)
•Stochastic Processes (20).
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
G111
Institution code:
D86
Campus Name:
Trevelyan College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
General information on subjects/grades required for entry:
A*A* in Maths and Further Maths at A Level plus A in a third subject; OR A*A in Maths and Further Maths at A Level (either way) plus A in a third subject plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA); OR A* in Maths at A Level, A in AS Level Further Maths and AA in two further subjects plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA); OR A*A at A Level in Maths and Further Maths (either way) plus A in a third subject plus 1 in any STEP.
Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
Specific subjects excluded for entry:
General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis.
Please contact the Mathematics department to discuss.
To include Mathematics. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
38 points overall including Higher Level 7, 7, 6 (to include a 7 in Maths); OR 38 points overall including Higher Level 7, 6, 6 (to include a 7 in Maths) plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA). Please note, a 7 in Higher Level Maths Analysis & Approaches is accepted for this course. Higher Level Maths Applications & Interpretation is not accepted. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
Plus subject specific A Levels (or equivalent) where required.
To include Mathematics at H1. Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
D*DD + A*A in A Level Maths and Further Maths in any order OR DDD + A*A* in A Level Maths and Further Maths OR D*DD + A*A in A Level Maths and Further Maths in any order PLUS suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA).
General information on subjects/grades required for entry:
D2, D2 in Maths and Further Maths and D3 in a third subject; OR D2, D3 in Maths and Further Maths (either way) plus D3 in a third subject plus suitable performance on the University’s Admission Test (TMUA). Please see our website for further information regarding the University's Admission Test.
Contextual Offers: Our contextual offer for this programme is A level A*AB including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics in any order or A*A*C including A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (or equivalent). To find out if you’re eligible, please visit: www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/contextualoffers/.
Maths Tests: We strongly encourage applicants to sit the University’s Admissions Test if it is available to them, as we give a high weighting in our selection process to evidence of ability in Mathematics.
TMUA: https://studyatdurham.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/knowledgebase/article/KA-02546
MAT: https://studyatdurham.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/knowledgebase/article/KA-02544
STEP: https://studyatdurham.microsoftcrmportals.com/en-US/knowledgebase/article/KA-02545
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dur.ac.uk/study/ug/apply/entry/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
87%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
75%
Go onto work and study:
91%
Fees and funding
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
EU
24900.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
International
24900.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
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Provider information
The Palatine Centre
Stockton Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Durham
DH1 3LE
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