Mathematics with Data Science, BSc (Hons)

Mathematics is the universal language of today’s global economy. Data Science is increasingly the tool for analysing real world complexity and decision-making.Whether you are managing an investment portfolio, encrypting financial transactions or constructing a machine-learning algorithm to identify hidden patterns in your customer database you will likely be doing it through a combination of Mathematics and Data Science methods.The Mathematics with Data Science BSc opens doors to the widest range of careers, because virtually all industries need graduates with skills in these disciplines. The confidence and knowledge you gain at City will open doors to a rewarding and satisfying career.

• Understand the universal nature of mathematics as a discipline that knows no borders or language barriers

• Master a wide range of mathematical and data science topics and techniques, such as calculus, probability and machine learning

• Learn to implement sophisticated algorithms, data mining techniques artificial intelligence with real world applications

• Boost your employability with an optional paid one-year work placement – past students have secured placements at organisations such as Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, Microsoft, Toyota and Warner Music

• Take special career development modules to understand mathematics’ essential role across all industries and the opportunities available to you.

• Explore your interests through a research project chosen from a wide variety of mathematical topics – past projects have included everything from life-saving mathematics in medical imaging, to wallpaper patterns.

City graduates are equipped with a variety of mathematical skills and find a wide range of careers open to them. The ability to think logically and abstractly, to solve problems and to model real-world phenomena are sought by employers. Given City’s location many recent graduates have been employed by large firms in the financial or industrial sectors, while others have gone into education, Civil Service and research. Students often go on to work in Data Science companies, or Data Science teams in companies such as: PWC, IBM, JLT Group, McKinsey, SDM, O2, Ernst and Young.Given City’s location and links to business, it is unsurprising that many graduates have been employed by large firms in the financial, industrial or retail sector. Others have gone into education, civil service, research and further study.Students that complete a placement year have been found to be more likely to achieve higher grades, secure a graduate-level job and earn a higher salary.Placements can offer the opportunity to contribute to real-world projects. Our students have previously secured placements and internships at organisations such as: Axa, Barclays, Bloomberg, Disney, EY, GE Capital, IBM, J.P. Morgan, Microsoft · Toyota, Warner Music.The School of Mathematics, Computer Science and Engineering has its own dedicated placements team, the Professional Liaison Unit (PLU). The PLU provides you with support and guidance in securing a relevant placement, through longstanding relationships with a diverse range of companies. The PLU also collaborates with our Careers Service to support you if you wish to take a summer internship at the end of an academic year.