BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year)
About this course
BSc Hons in Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year), a mathematics, computer science and computer science (artificial intelligence) degree centred on mathematical and computational approaches to physical theory. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Fieldwork, Environmental Analysis, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a full-year professional placement role in industry during the third year, alongside project work inspired by industry partners. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Logic and Discrete Mathematics, Mathematical Modelling and Programming, and Matrices and Calculus. The second year advances core knowledge with Linear Algebra, Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Dynamics, while offering optional modules across subjects like Applied Data Science, Atmospheric Science, and Ecology and Conservation. Following the third-year placement, the final year features the Industry-inspired Project, alongside optional choices such as Advanced Differential Equations, Dynamic Modelling, and Statistical Learning and Prediction.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
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 97 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 340 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 52%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 325 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Logic and Discrete Mathematics
- Mathematical Modelling and Programming
- Matrices and Calculus
- Multivariate Calculus
- Probability and Statistics
- Symmetry and Sequences
- Linear Algebra
- Mathematics of Artificial Intelligence
- Multivariate Probability and Statistics
- Real-world Dynamics
- Applied Data Science
- Atmospheric Science
- Complex Analysis
- Ecology and Conservation
- Electromagnetism and Communications
- Fluid Mechanics and Mass Transfer
- Glaciology
- Real Analysis
- Soil Science
- Placement
- Industry-inspired Project
- Advanced Differential Equations
- Dynamic Modelling
- Environmental Statistics
- Graph Theory and Algorithms
- Linear Systems
- Mathematics of Generative Modelling
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Nonlinear Systems and Chaos
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Learning and Prediction
- Mathematical Cryptography
- Stochastic Processes
- Medical Statistics
- Optimisation for Machine Learning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £63,000. The £45,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) at Lancaster University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BSc Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (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, Artificial Intelligence, and Real-world Systems (MARS) (Placement Year) at Lancaster University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.