BSc Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year), an undergraduate degree in the Mathematics and Mathematics and Statistics domain, develops advanced quantitative reasoning. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a dedicated professional placement year in industry during their studies. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Matrices and Calculus, Probability and Statistics, Logic and Discrete Mathematics, and Symmetry and Sequences. Year 2 advances analytical capabilities with core studies in Multivariate Probability and Statistics, Applied Data Science, Project Skills, Linear Algebra, and Real Analysis. The final year focuses on advanced methods through compulsory modules including Statistical Inference and Statistical Learning and Prediction. Optional modules across the degree allow specialisation in areas such as financial mathematics, medical statistics, environmental statistics, or machine learning.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 17%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 41%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 13%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Matrices and Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Symmetry and Sequences
- Mathematical Modelling and Programming
- Multivariate Calculus
- Computing Essentials: Programming
- Computing for Business Decision Making
- Managing Uncertainty in Business
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- The Physical Universe
- Fields, Matter and Quantum Physics
- Languages
- Foundations of Accounting and Finance
- Multivariate Probability and Statistics
- Applied Data Science
- Project Skills
- Linear Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
- Abstract Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Intermediate Accounting and Finance
- Placement
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Learning and Prediction
- Medical Statistics
- Changepoint and Time Series Analysis
- Environmental Statistics
- Mathematical Finance
- Mathematics of Generative Modelling
- Stochastic Processes
- Dynamic Modelling
- Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Mathematical Cryptography
- Mathematical Education
- Mathematical Education Placement
- Linear Systems
- Optimisation for Machine Learning
- Advanced Accounting and Finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University do next?
94% 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 (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
91% 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 (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status.
Does BSc Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics and Statistics (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.