It covers pure and applicable mathematics, statistical theory and data analysis. Students will use software packages to develop their understanding of the subject and to help students solve problems.
Training in the mathematical sciences is highly valued by employers. Graduates in these subjects are in great demand and earn on average 10% more than other graduates. Around 35% have jobs in business or finance, with the next most popular choice being teaching, at around 10%.
The BSc Mathematics and BSc Mathematics and Statistics programmes at Birkbeck, University of London have a common core of modules for the first two years. It is therefore possible to transfer between programmes during this time should students preference change.
