Mathematics with Statistics

**Why choose this course**<br/>Mathematics and statistics form the basis of many aspects of modern life and have applications across the sciences, technology, finance and management.<br/><br/>Encompassing the latest advances in both disciplines, our courses enable you to develop skills such as creative problem-solving and logical reasoning, which are in great demand in a range of sectors.<br/><br/>As a mathematics undergraduate at Surrey, you’ll be part of a vibrant and friendly community. You’ll benefit from a personal tutor, small group teaching, and a lively, research-active learning environment. <br/><br/>You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors. <br/><br/>**What you will study**<br/>Our courses help you build on your current knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics. This includes algebra, analysis, probability and advanced calculus. Between one-quarter and one-third of modules are statistics. <br/><br/>In your first year, you’ll also develop your mathematical programming skills using Python, which will be further developed in Year 2, and gain experience with R programming. <br/><br/>In Year 3, you’ll be able to choose from a broad range of optional modules in topics such as experimental design, asset pricing theory, mathematical theory of data science, Bayesian statistics, and graphs and networks. <br/><br/>You can choose to study for a BSc or opt for our MMath. The latter is a direct route to a masters qualification and enables you to delve deeper into advanced mathematics. It also provides a good foundation for further study at postgraduate level.