Mathematics and statistics play a part in almost all daily activities. They are at the heart of advances in science and technology, as well as being indispensable problem-solving and decision-making tools in many areas of life. Forecasting the weather or movements in the stock market, planning travel timetables, or calculating how much water is needed to fill a swimming pool, all rely on mathematics or statistics. Mathematical and statistical knowledge is much sought after by employers for a wide variety of jobs.
You don’t need to have studied mathematics to a high level at school to study one of our qualifications or courses in maths. There are modules you can study as part of your degree that will build up your mathematical and statistical knowledge from a starting place that’s right for you.
Degrees
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Computing & IT and a second subject
With this flexible joint honours degree specialise in computing & IT and combine it with a second subject: business, design, mathematics, psychology or statistics. -
Economics and Mathematical Sciences
You’ll gain a good grounding in a broad range of mathematical, statistical and computational skills as well as an understanding of economic theory and issues. -
Mathematics
Gain a secure understanding of mathematics with this degree that looks at topics in mathematics, from pure mathematics to how mathematics is used in the real world. -
Mathematics and its Learning
This degree combines the study of mathematics with the theory of the learning and teaching of mathematics. You will get a grounding in pure and applied mathematics, in statistics, and in the teaching and learning of mathematics. -
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics with a focus on probability and statistics, combined with either pure or applied maths. -
Open degree
The BA/BSc Open Degree is a qualification that gives you a huge choice in terms of subjects and modules that you study to make up your degree.
Diplomas
Courses in Mathematics and Statistics
See the list of all our individual courses in Mathematics and Statistics.
Postgraduate options
If you already have a degree, you may want to see postgraduate courses and qualifications in Mathematics and Statistics.
Spotlight on Mathematics and Statistics
Where you start
The best place to start your study is with one of our Level 1 maths courses. For advice on which of these courses is best for you, look at our Maths Choices website. You’ll find taster packs there too!
Start dates
By 2013 our undergraduate courses in mathematics and statistics will have all changed from having a start date in February to starting in October. See the individual module descriptions for further details.
History of Mathematics
Learn about how mathematics has developed with The story of maths (TM190). This 10-credit course is based on television programmes presented by Prof Marcus du Sautoy of Oxford University in conjunction with the Open University and will complement any mathematics you study.
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