BSc Mathematics and Statistics
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics is an undergraduate mathematics degree combining mathematical study with statistical methods and data analysis. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, mathematical modelling and machine learning. The final year offers a choice between a group and individual project or an internship project undertaken with an external organisation. Students may also apply to add a placement year or a year abroad, extending the programme to four years. The first year establishes core mathematics through Analysis, Calculus, Linear Algebra and Probability, with compulsory Statistics and Programming modules introducing frequentist and Bayesian statistics and Python. The second year develops these further via Mathematical Methods, Statistical Inference, and Data Science and Statistical Modelling, where datasets are explored and modelled in R; optional modules include Algebra II, Computational Mathematics II and Complex Analysis II. In the final year, students choose either the Group Project and Individual Project or the Internship Project, which involves independent statistics and machine learning work with an external partner. Optional modules at this level must include at least one of Advanced Statistical Modelling or Bayesian Computation and Modelling, with choices such as Decision Theory, Machine Learning and Neural Networks, Fluid Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*A*A A*A*A (including A*A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics) or A*AA (including A*A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics) and a suitable performance in an accepted mathematics test or A*AA (including A* in Mathematics) and A in AS-level Further Mathematics and a suitable performance in an accepted mathematics test . IB: 38 with 776 in higher level subjects, including a 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) or 766 in higher level subjects, including a 7 in Higher Level Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and a suitable performance in an accepted mathematics test.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 55%: 30 offers from 55 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 35%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 275 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 9%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 33%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Analysis
- Calculus
- Linear Algebra
- Dynamics and Relativity
- Probability
- Programming
- Statistics
- Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematical Methods
- Statistical Inference
- Data Science and Statistical Modelling
- Example optional modules
- You can choose EITHER:
- BOTH Group Project
- AND Individual Project
- OR Internship Project
- Example optional modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £50,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £35,500 and £66,000. The £50,000 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University?
The typical offer is A*A*A at A level. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University?
55% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 30 offers from 55 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Durham University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.