Mathematics with Data Science - BSc (Hons)

City St George's, University of London

This degree combines mathematics, teaching you sought-after skills for real-world problem solving, with data science where it focuses on practical and theoretical aspects of techniques and approaches for extracting insights from large collections of data, opening doors to possible careers in a wide variety of industries such as business, retail and finance.\Mathematics is the language of the modern world. It underpins the knowledge-based international economy and sits at the heart of the information and science revolutions. 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 St George's 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.\ This, along with a focus on career development that includes the provision of dedicated employability modules and placements, ensures that our graduates find employment in high-value sectors such as banking, accountancy and management across a range of sectors. \ **Accreditation**\ This course will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught Master's degrees.

Department of Mathematics