Mathematics with Data Science SW BSc (Hons)

Welcome to the world where mathematics meets the cutting-edge of data science and computer programming. This course gives you the essential knowledge and skills demanded by todays rapidly evolving industries. You’ll be learning from an award-winning teaching team dedicated to your success, consistently winning teaching awards.<br/><br/>As you progress, youll have the flexibility to specialise with a range of optional modules and a final-year project in a subject of your choice. Our technology focused teaching gives you the power to visualise and interrogate data in different ways through using graphics tablets, virtual reality, and 3D printing.<br/><br/>To address the shortages in the field of data science, as outlined by industry and the Government, this course gives you skills which are in high demand. With a solid mathematical foundation, you not only learn the tools and techniques needed, but also understand their application, setting you apart in the competitive job market. Focusing on real-world applications of mathematics and data science will sharpen your analytical, investigative and problem-solving skills.<br/><br/>Study the core strands of Linear Algebra, Probability and Statistics, Discrete Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, and Database Engineering. These foundations provide you with a robust understanding of mathematics, essential for handling and interpreting complex data.<br/><br/>As this course shares common modules in your first year you can transfer MMath (Hons) Mathematics, BSc (Hons) Mathematics, or BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics.<br/><br/>**Research scholarships**<br/>Every year we offer a small number of Mathematics Undergraduate Research Scholarships (MURS), giving successful applicants funding for a six-to-eight-week placement in one of our research teams. This is an excellent opportunity for you to further your research interests and contribute to the academic activities of the mathematics department.<br/><br/>**More student opportunities**<br/>Our active student-run Mathematics society allows you to be part of a vibrant community with peer support, team learning, and mentorship. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in regular events hosted on campus by the local branch of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications.

If you’re looking for somewhere that’ll get you credibility, plenty of real-world experience, and the attention of employers, at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you'll find all that and so much more.<br/><br/>They offer a huge range of undergraduate courses that have been created with careers in mind, built in collaboration with industry experts and accrediting bodies, with employer facing work experience included as standard – you’ll be sure to find a course to suit your interest and ambitions. <br/><br/>Choose to study at one of their university sites across Nottingham, and be a part of one of the UK’s top student cities with a reputation for being an affordable and friendly place to live. Or study in a vibrant capital city, at their newest campus in London, right in the creative core of one of the world’s top-ranked student cities. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026) and with NTU's accommodation gurantee, it's a place everyone can call home. Your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed if you are offered and accept a place through Clearing (T&Cs apply). <br/><br/>Join NTU this September and enjoy GOLD-rated teaching, long-lasting employability support and incredible extracurricular opportunities at one of the UK’s largest and most applied to universities.<br/><br/>“Studying here has allowed me to challenge my perspectives and think critically. The support from tutors is second to none, and I've grown so much as a person and as a student.”<br/>Mary Jarvis, Psychology