First year
- ST102 Elementary Statistical Theory
- MA100 Mathematical Methods
- EC100 Economics A or EC102 Economics B
- AC100 Elements of Accounting and Finance or MA103 Introduction to Abstract Mathematics
You follow a common first year programme. Elementary Statistical Theory is concerned with both theory and application and is appropriate whether or not your A level Mathematics course included statistics. It forms the basis for later statistics options. Mathematical Methods is an introductory level 'how to do it' course designed to prepare you for using mathematics seriously in the social sciences, or any other context. Elements of Accounting and Finance will give you an introduction to the preparation, uses and limitations of accounting information and the problems of finance and investment. You will also take a relevant Economics course.
Second year
- MA212 Further Mathematical Methods
- ST205 Sample Surveys and Experiments (half) and ST211 Applied Regression (half)
- Courses to the value of one unit to be discussed with the tutor
- Courses to the value of one unit to be discussed with the tutor
You take a course in Further Mathematical Methods, covering the mathematics needed as a basis for other courses in statistics and actuarial science, and at least one course in statistics; Probability, Distribution Theory and Inference will develop your knowledge of probability and estimation theory beyond the first year course, Projects in Applied Statistics allows you to develop concepts in the area of regression and analysis of variance, and critical thinking on an applied statistics subject of your interest.
You also take another course in a mathematical or statistical subject, including: Introduction to Abstract Mathematics, Operational Research Methods, Actuarial Investigations - Financial or Survival Models. Your fourth course is chosen from a list including: Microeconomic Principles, Macroeconomic Principles, Information Technology and Society, Principles of Finance, Social Psychology, and Work Management and Globalisation.
Third year
At least three units in advanced topics in Statistics, Market Research, Mathematics, Operational Research and Model Building, Actuarial Science and Information Technology.
Not more than one unit in advanced topics from Management, Economics, Accountancy, Finance, Social Psychology, Demography and Law.
Your choice in the third year is very wide. You should take at least three of the courses on offer in statistics, mathematics and closely related areas.
Have a look at the BSc Business Mathematics and Statistics regulations for more information on option courses. Click here for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year regulations.