BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics Q36

Thank you for your interest in our BSc (Hons) Mathematics

and Statistics.
This fact sheet gives an overview of what youll study at
Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the qualification, and provides links
to more detailed module descriptions.
Mathematics and statistics play an important role
in almost every area of life, and are at the heart of
advances in science, technology and public life.
This degree is applicable to a wide
range of careers and will equip you
with indispensable problem-solving
and decision-making tools.
Youll gain a good knowledge of probability and
statistics, with options to focus on modern pure
mathematics, mathematical methods and
modelling together with experience of using
relevant software packages. Youll also: develop
your understanding of time series analysis,
multivariate data analysis, regression analysis,
and hypothesis testing; explore classical and
Bayesian approaches to statistics; familiarise
yourself with statistical software packages;
and gain experience in conducting and
communicating statistical investigations.
The BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics can
help you gain recognition from the Institute of
Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) and the
Royal Statistical Society (RSS).

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Career relevance and employability

Careers such as statistical work (including
actuarial work) and particular areas of
education, research, development or
computing may specify a degree in
mathematics and/or statistics. This degree
will also equip you for jobs in fields such as
engineering, the pharmaceutical industry,
business, finance and accountancy.
You will develop highly-valued transferable
skills including communicating mathematical
ideas clearly and succinctly; understanding
complex mathematical texts; working with
abstract concepts; thinking logically; expressing
problems in mathematical language;
constructing logical arguments; working on
open-ended problems; finding solutions to
problems; analysing/interpreting data;
conducting statistical investigations;
interpreting mathematical results in
real-world terms; and using relevant
professional software.

Key facts
Start date
Oct 2016 (registration closes 08 Sep 2016)
Feb 2017 (registration closes 05 Jan 2017)
Course code
Q36
Credits
360
How long it takes
Part time 68 years
Full time 34 years
Time limit 16 years
Course cost
See Fees and funding
Entry requirements
See Am I ready?

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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics Q36

What you will study

Stage 1

Stages 2 and 3

120 credits required

120 credits required for each stage

You will begin with Discovering mathematics

(MU123), which introduces and helps integrate
key ideas from statistics, algebra, geometry
and trigonometry into your everyday thinking
building your confidence in learning and
using mathematics.

At Stages 2 and 3, youll continue to develop

your skills and knowledge in statistics and opt to
study either applied or pure mathematics.

Statistics with
applied mathematics

Statistics with
pure mathematics

Youll follow this with three compulsory

modules: Essential mathematics 1 (MST124);
Introducing statistics (M140); and Essential
mathematics 2 (MST125). These will give you
a broad introduction to various topics in pure
and applied mathematics and statistics.
Youll develop a variety of skills including
problem solving, how to develop and present
a mathematical argument and how to
represent and interpret statistical data.
These are the key skills required for higher
level study in mathematics.

Stage 2

Stage 2

You will develop extensive knowledge and skills

in statistics and probability, alongside other
important applications ofmathematics:

You will develop extensive knowledge and

skillsin statistics and probability, alongside an
understanding of the abstract ideas
underpinning mathematics:

If you are already confide nt about studying

mathematics at university level, we offer a
study route with an intensive start. It begins
with the three compulsory modules Essential
mathematics 1 (MST124), Introducing statistics
(M140) and Essential mathematics 2 (MST125)
as described above.
To complete the intensive start you can
choose another OU module from a wide
selection. This might be, for example, in
business, personal finance, IT studies,
social sciences, or a modern language.
It is essential to determine your mathematical
level before you register. See Am I ready? to
check if you have the necessary experience
and confidence with mathematics.

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Mathematical methods, modelsand

modelling (MST210) differential equations,
linear algebra, vector calculus, methods
of Newtonian mechanics, and practical
elements of mathematicalmodelling
Analysing data (M248) and Practical modern
statistics (M249) statistical concepts
including medical statistics, time series
analysis, multivariate data analysis, and
Bayesian statistics.
You will also broaden your experience in the
use of appropriate mathematical and statistical
software; and develop your ability to interpret
mathematical and statistical ideas and
communicate them to others.
Stage 3
For this final stage of your degree, youll study
three compulsory modules: Applications of
probability (M343), Linear statistical modelling
(M346) and Mathematical statistics (M347).
In addition youll study one more module from
a range of more advanced mathematical topics,
which currently include: complex analysis,
graphs and networks, optimization, waves,
diffusion, variational principles, mathematical
methods and fluid mechanics.

Pure mathematics (M208) formalproof,

abstract structures, linear algebra, analysis
and grouptheory
Analysing data (M248) and Practical modern
statistics (M249) statistical concepts
including medical statistics, time series
analysis, multivariate data analysis, and
Bayesian statistics.
You will also broaden your experience in the
use of appropriate mathematical and statistical
software; and develop your ability to interpret
mathematical and statistical ideas and
communicate them to others.
Stage 3
For this final stage of your degree, youll study
three compulsory modules: Applications of
probability (M343), Linear statistical modelling
(M346) and Mathematical statistics (M347).
In addition youll study one more module from
a range of more advanced mathematical topics,
which currently include: complex analysis,
graphs and networks, and optimization.

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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics Q36

Module summary Statistics with applied mathematics

Click on module titles for detailed module descriptions.

Qualification structure and module availability is subject to change.

Stage 1 module summary

Stage 2 module summary

Stage 3 module summary

120 credits required

120 credits required

120 credits required

Module name

CREDITS

CODE

Compulsory modules 120 credits

Module name

CREDITS

CODE

Module name

CREDITS

Statistics with applied mathematics

Statistics with appliedmathematics

Compulsory modules 90 credits

CODE

Discovering mathematics

30

MU123

Compulsory modules 120 credits

Essential mathematics 1

30

MST124

Analysing data

30

M248

Applications of probability

30

M343

Introducing statistics

30

M140

Practical modern statistics

30

M249

Linear statistical modelling

30

M346

Essential mathematics 2

30

MST125

Mathematical methods,
models and modelling

60

MST210

Mathematical statistics

30

M347

Complex analysis

30

M337

Deterministic and
stochastic dynamics

30

MS327

Graphs, networks
and design

30

MT365

Mathematical methods
and fluid mechanics

30

MST326

Optimization

30

M373

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Optional module 30 credits

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BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics Q36

Module summary Statistics with pure mathematics

Click on module titles for detailed module descriptions.

Qualification structure and module availability is subject to change.

Stage 1 module summary

Stage 2 module summary

Stage 3 module summary

120 credits required

120 credits required

120 credits required

Module name

CREDITS

CODE

Compulsory modules 120 credits

Module name

CREDITS

CODE

Module name

CREDITS

Statistics with puremathematics

Statistics with puremathematics

Compulsory modules 90 credits

CODE

Discovering mathematics

30

MU123

Compulsory modules 120 credits

Essential mathematics 1

30

MST124

Analysing data

30

M248

Applications of probability

30

M343

Introducing statistics

30

M140

Practical modern statistics

30

M249

Linear statistical modelling

30

M346

Essential mathematics 2

30

MST125

Pure mathematics

60

M208

Mathematical statistics

30

M347

Complex analysis

30

M337

Deterministic and
stochastic dynamics

30

MS327

Graphs, networks
and design

30

MT365

Optimization

30

M373

Optional module 30 credits

Select one from:

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