Mathematics and Data Science

Modules and Teaching

• Starting in October 2026

  • Three years full-time, on campus

    Course structure

    You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits.

    • Year 1: eight compulsory modules
    • Year 2: seven compulsory modules
    • Year 3: three or four option modules and a project

    Please note:

    • if you select the BSc Data Science project you must take at least 30 credits in Mathematics options
    • if you select the BSc Mathematics project you must take at least 30 credits in Data Science options.

    Year 1 compulsory modules

    • Algebra Fundamentals
    • Calculus
    • Core Mathematics
    • Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Skills
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Linear Algebra
    • Object Oriented Programming

    Year 2 compulsory modules

    • Advanced Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Database Management (Level 5)
    • Introduction to Machine Learning
    • Mathematical Reasoning and Discrete Structures
    • Multivariable Calculus
    • Statistical Inference

    Option modules - Mathematics

    • Real Analysis
    • Statistics: Theory and Practice

    Option modules - Data Science

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning and Generative AI
    • Further Machine Learning and Analytics

    BSc Mathematics and Data Science project

    • BSc Data Science Project
    • BSc Mathematics Project

  • Four years part-time, on campus

    Course structure

    You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits.

    • Year 1: six compulsory modules
    • Year 2: five compulsory modules
    • Year 3: four compulsory modules and one or two option modules
    • Year 4: one or two option modules and a project

    Please note:

    • if you select the BSc Data Science project you must take at least 30 credits in Mathematics options
    • if you select the BSc Mathematics project you must take at least 30 credits in Data Science options.

    Year 1 compulsory modules

    • Algebra Fundamentals
    • Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Skills
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Linear Algebra
    • Object Oriented Programming

    Year 2 compulsory modules

    • Calculus
    • Core Mathematics
    • Database Management (Level 5)
    • Introduction to Machine Learning
    • Mathematical Reasoning and Discrete Structures

    Year 3 compulsory modules

    • Advanced Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Multivariable Calculus
    • Statistical Inference

    Option modules - Mathematics

    • Real Analysis
    • Statistics: Theory and Practice

    Option modules - Data Science

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning and Generative AI
    • Further Machine Learning and Analytics

    BSc Mathematics and Data Science project

    • BSc Data Science Project
    • BSc Mathematics Project

  • Four years full-time, on campus, with Foundation Year

    Course structure

    For the Foundation Year, you take six compulsory modules at Level 3, to a total of 120 credits.

    If you successfully complete these modules, you will automatically advance on to the three-year, full-time, evening study BSc Mathematics and Data Science.

    Foundation Year compulsory modules

    • Computing Foundation Year Project
    • Foundation Year Mathematics
    • Foundation Year Programming
    • Fundamentals of Study
    • Programming Logic
    • Teamwork

• Starting in October 2027

  • Three years full-time, on campus

    Course structure

    You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits.

    • Year 1: eight compulsory modules
    • Year 2: seven compulsory modules
    • Year 3: three or four option modules and a project

    Please note:

    • if you select the BSc Data Science project you must take at least 30 credits in Mathematics options
    • if you select the BSc Mathematics project you must take at least 30 credits in Data Science options.

    Year 1 compulsory modules

    • Algebra Fundamentals
    • Calculus
    • Core Mathematics
    • Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Skills
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Linear Algebra
    • Object Oriented Programming

    Year 2 compulsory modules

    • Advanced Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Database Management (Level 5)
    • Introduction to Machine Learning
    • Mathematical Reasoning and Discrete Structures
    • Multivariable Calculus
    • Statistical Inference

    Option modules - Mathematics

    • Real Analysis
    • Statistics: Theory and Practice

    Option modules - Data Science

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning and Generative AI
    • Further Machine Learning and Analytics

    BSc Mathematics and Data Science project

    • BSc Data Science Project
    • BSc Mathematics Project

  • Four years part-time, on campus

    Course structure

    You must complete modules worth a total of 360 credits.

    • Year 1: six compulsory modules
    • Year 2: five compulsory modules
    • Year 3: four compulsory modules and one or two option modules
    • Year 4: one or two option modules and a project

    Please note:

    • if you select the BSc Data Science project you must take at least 30 credits in Mathematics options
    • if you select the BSc Mathematics project you must take at least 30 credits in Data Science options.

    Year 1 compulsory modules

    • Algebra Fundamentals
    • Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Skills
    • Introduction to Programming
    • Linear Algebra
    • Object Oriented Programming

    Year 2 compulsory modules

    • Calculus
    • Core Mathematics
    • Database Management (Level 5)
    • Introduction to Machine Learning
    • Mathematical Reasoning and Discrete Structures

    Year 3 compulsory modules

    • Advanced Data Modelling and Analysis
    • Data Structures and Algorithms
    • Multivariable Calculus
    • Statistical Inference

    Option modules - Mathematics

    • Real Analysis
    • Statistics: Theory and Practice

    Option modules - Data Science

    • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    • Deep Learning and Generative AI
    • Further Machine Learning and Analytics

    BSc Mathematics and Data Science project

    • BSc Data Science Project
    • BSc Mathematics Project

  • Four years full-time, on campus, with Foundation Year

    Course structure

    For the Foundation Year, you take six compulsory modules at Level 3, to a total of 120 credits.

    If you successfully complete these modules, you will automatically advance on to the three-year, full-time, evening study BSc Mathematics and Data Science.

    Foundation Year compulsory modules

    • Computing Foundation Year Project
    • Foundation Year Mathematics
    • Foundation Year Programming
    • Fundamentals of Study
    • Programming Logic
    • Teamwork

• Teaching

  We encourage innovative and engaging ways of teaching to help ensure you have the best learning experience and provide a range of different modes of learning to help you juggle study with work and other commitments.

  Find out more about our teaching and teaching hours.

  What are the methods of teaching?

  Teaching on this course is via a combination of lectures, seminars and group and individual tutorial work and practical lab work.

• How will I be assessed?

  On this course we use a variety of assessment methods, including coursework assignments, quizzes, written examinations, and a project proposal and final report.

  Please see individual modules for more details.

  Find out more about assessment at Birkbeck, including guidance on assessment, feedback and our assessment offences policy.

Entry Requirements

If you have no previous formal qualifications you will need to complete an admission test including English comprehension and mathematical knowledge.

• Full-time study - how many UCAS points do I need?

  • Three years full-time: 112 points (e.g. A-levels BBC, including Mathematics)
  • Four years full-time with Foundation Year: 48 points

  For full-time study on this course, you apply via UCAS. The UCAS tariff score applies if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth.

• Part-time study

  For part-time study our standard requirements are a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent.

• Alternative entry routes

  Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DMM

• What are the English language requirements?

  If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

  If you don't meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details about how we can help.

  Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.

• What are the visa and funding requirements?

  If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa.

  The visa you apply for varies according to the length of your course:

  • Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
  • Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

  International students who require a Student visa should apply to study on our courses full-time as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If you are living in the UK on a Student visa, you will not be eligible to enrol to study part-time courses at Birkbeck (with the exception of some modules).

  As a Student visa student, you should also apply to study on campus only, as online and flexible options of study (if they are available for your course) may affect the conditions of your visa.

  For full information, read our visa information for international students page.

  Please also visit the international section of our website to find out more about relevant visa and funding requirements by country.

  Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study.

• Credits and accredited prior learning (APL)

  If you have studied at university (or have an HND or Foundation Degree), you may have accumulated credits. It may be possible to transfer these from your previous study to Birkbeck or another institution.

Fees

• Birkbeck's Lifelong Learning Guarantee

  If you've studied at Birkbeck before and successfully completed an award with us, take advantage of our Lifelong Learning Guarantee to gain a reduction on the tuition fee of this course.

• Tuition fees and maintenance loans

  Eligible full-time and part-time students from the UK don't have to pay any tuition fees upfront, as government loans are available to cover them.

  Maintenance loans are also available for eligible full-time and part-time UK students, to help cover living costs, such as accommodation, food, travel, books and study materials. The amount you receive is means-tested and depends on where you live and study and your household income.

  Find out more about tuition fee and maintenance loans, and the financial support available to help with your studies at Birkbeck. 

• Am I eligible for a loan if I've previously studied?

  You can apply for a government tuition fee loan for the four- and six-year part-time routes even if you already have a degree or a qualification at an equivalent or higher level (ELQ).

  Find out more about government tuition fee loans and ELQ-exempt courses.

• Can I apply for an international scholarship?

  We provide a range of scholarships for eligible international students, including our Global Future Scholarship. View Birkbeck's available scholarships.

Careers and employability

On successfully graduating with this BSc Mathematics and Data Science, you will have gained an array of important transferable skills, including how to:

• present, analyse and interpret data
• comprehend conceptual and abstract material
• develop a logical and systematic approach to problem-solving
• learn independently with patience and persistence using a variety of media
• communicate effectively using appropriate interpersonal skills
• complete a sustained and substantial task in a limited time period.

Graduates can pursue career paths in data science, programming and finance. Possible professions include:

• actuary
• data scientist
• economist
• statistical analyst
• business analyst
• management consultant
• market research analyst
• technology professional
• software developer
• financial analyst
• teacher
• accountant.

You may also decide to progress your studies further with postgraduate-level study on Birkbeck's MSc Applied Statistics.

Student Support

How to Apply

• How do I apply to study full-time (UCAS entry)?

  If you are applying for a full-time undergraduate course at Birkbeck you apply through UCAS. Use the Apply now button on this course page which will direct you to UCAS. There you will be prompted to sign in and create an account. You will have to give UCAS a few personal details, including your name, address and date of birth, and then you can start working on your application.

  The first UCAS deadline is in January, and the majority of university applications through UCAS are made by then. Find the exact deadline date on the UCAS website. We welcome applications outside of the UCAS deadlines, so you can still apply through UCAS after the January deadline, depending on the availability of places. We also take late applications via the UCAS Clearing system in August.

• How do I apply to study part-time?

  If you are applying for a part-time undergraduate course (usually four or six years), you apply directly to Birkbeck online by using the Apply now button. You will need to prove your identity when you apply.

  Please note that online application opens in September.

• When should I apply?

  You are strongly advised to apply now, to ensure there are still places left, and to give you enough time to complete the admissions process, to arrange funding and to enrol.

  You don't need to complete your current programme of study before you apply - Birkbeck can offer you a place that is conditional on your results.

• How can I get help with my application?

  Get all the information you need about the application, admission and enrolment process at Birkbeck.

  Our online personal statement tool will guide you through every step of writing the personal statement part of your application.

• International agents

  If you are an international agent applying to Birkbeck on behalf of an international student, please use Birkbeck's agent portal.