BSc Mathematics and Statistics
About this course
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Mathematics and Statistics, combining pure and applied mathematics with probability, data analysis and statistical modelling. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme offers optional modules linked to staff research strengths, including areas such as advanced hydrodynamics and quantum mechanics. Students may transfer between mathematics and statistics degree pathways as interests develop.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 33 offers from 34 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 35%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
- This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introductory Algebra
- Real Analysis
- Introduction to Probability and Statistics
- Logic, Sets and Counting
- Number Systems
- Problem Solving with Python
- Introductory Calculus and Differential Equations
- Multivariable Calculus
- Dynamics
- Linear Algebra
- Complex Analysis
- Groups and Rings
- Statistical Inference
- Stochastic Processes
- Data Visualisation
- Probability
- Regression
- Vector Calculus
- Differential Equations, Transforms and Waves
- Fluid Dynamics I
- Frontiers in Data Science A
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Mathematical & Skills Group Project
- Clinical Trials
- Decision Modelling for Health Data Science
- Topics in Medical Statistics and Health Data Science
- Curves and Surfaces
- Coding Theory
- Numerical Methods with Python
- Global Education in Mathematics and Statistics
- Group Theory
- Linear Analysis
- Matrix Analysis
- Metric Spaces and Topology
- Number Theory and Cryptography
- Matrix Representations of Groups
- Stochastic Financial Modelling
- Experimental Design
- Foundations of Machine Learning
- Extreme Value Theory
- Time Series
- Survival Analysis
- Statistical Genetics
- Mathematical Statistics
- Statistical Modelling
- Bayesian Statistics and Decision Theory
- Markov Processes
- Principles of Quantum Mechanics
- Mathematical Biology
- Advanced Quantum Mechanics
- Classical Fields
- Quantum Information
- Methods for Differential Equations
- Fluid Dynamics II
- Relativity and Fundamental Particles
- Hydrodynamic and Climate Instabilities
- Variational Methods and Lagrangian Dynamics
- Career Development for final year students
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £47,500. 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 at Newcastle University do next?
85% 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 Newcastle University?
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 and Statistics at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 33 offers from 34 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow. This course is accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and meets the educational requirements for the Chartered Mathematician (CMath) designation when followed by either: a) Further study at master’s level (FHEQ level 7), or b) Work-based training and experience to reach an equivalent level of competence. It is also recognised as meeting the educational requirements for IMA membership at the appropriate level, from Student Member to Fellow.
Does BSc Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle 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 Newcastle University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.