BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business
London School of Economics and Political Science
About this course
BSc in Mathematics, Statistics and Business, a mathematics and statistics degree focused on quantitative methods applied to commercial environments. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Accounting. The final year includes an applied statistics project. The first year covers foundational theory through Elementary Statistical Theory, Mathematical Methods, and Microeconomics I alongside optional choices. The second year progresses with Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus), Further Mathematical Methods (Linear Algebra), Probability and Distribution Theory, and Applied Regression. The third year centres on the Applied Statistics Project alongside further module options spanning statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics, and finance.
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Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA, with an A* in Mathematics. Where it's offered by your school or college, AS- or A-level Further Mathematics is expected to be taken and a grade A achieved. IB Diploma: 39 points overall, including 766 in higher level subjects, with 7 in "Mathematics: analysis and approaches"
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 60%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 70%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Elementary Statistical Theory
- Mathematical Methods
- Microeconomics I
- The LSE Course
- Courses to the value of one unit from a range of options in statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics and finance
- Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus)
- Further Mathematical Methods (Linear Algebra)
- Probability and Distribution Theory
- Applied Regression
- Courses to the value of two units from a range of options in statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics and finance
- Applied Statistics Project
- Courses to the value of three and a half units from a range of options in statistics, mathematics, accounting, economics and finance
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science earn?
The median salary is £40,000 after 15 months, £41,500 after 3 years, £57,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £45,000 and £75,500. The £57,000 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 39 points in the IB. The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Does BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business at London School of Economics and Political Science?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 9% left higher education.