Mathematics with Data Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

Why choose this courseEncompassing 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.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. You can also take part in our award-winning Professional Training placements scheme, which prepare students for roles in various sectors. What you will studyOur course helps you build on your current knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics, data science and statistics. This includes algebra, analysis, probability and advanced calculus. Data science and statistics modules together comprise between one-quarter and one-third of the programme.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.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.

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