Mathematics with Statistics

This course offers you an opportunity to combine your passion for mathematics with the latest statistical modelling and data analysis methods with many real-world applications. You will explore topics from familiar areas such as calculus, algebra and probability in a new and inspiring way,and extend your knowledge into more advanced topics such as statistical modelling and computer simulations, with applications in medicine and finance.

• Learn with excellent research-active lecturers, who design clinical trials, collaborate with national and international health organisations, and provide consultancy to environmental organisations, medical practitioners and financial institutions.

• Experience hands-on learning by working on real-life case studies provided by established companies including Babcock, BT and Plymouth Community Homes.

• Gain high-level programming skills and become proficient in using state-of-the-art mathematical and statistical software including Python, R and Stan.

• Benefit from being part of the close-knit, collaborative and supportive family that is Mathematical Sciences at Plymouth. This includes small group tutorials, study space next to staff offices, our lecturers’ open-door policy, student-led learning sessions and the Maths Society.

• Enjoy new facilities – state of the art lecture theatres, computer laboratories, study and social spaces – in our £50 million teaching and research building.

• Core modules are shared with BSc Mathematics, allowing the flexibility of easy transfer to our other mathematics degrees.

• Meet the mathematics and statistics of sustainability and climate change in our Mathematics of Planet Earth module.

• You will become a creative and analytical problem solver, able to discuss technical results with non-specialists. These are skills that are highly sought after by employers.