BSc Programmes

The BSc Actuarial Science degree applies mathematical and statistical skills to a range of applied subjects and helps to solve important problems for insurance, government, commerce, industry and academic researchers. Recent graduates have gone on to work in the areas of insurance (life and general), as well as banking, finance and statistics in both private and public sectors.

We also offer this programme with a placement year: BSc Actuarial Science with a Placement Year. You can find lots of information about the BSc Actuarial Science with Placement Year here. 

A placement year offers a range of benefits including:

• Enhancing your employment prospects
• Offering you an insight into the ‘world of work’ and opportunity to apply knowledge and skills gained during the first and second year of the programme in a real-word setting
• Adding invaluable work experience to your CV which is attractive to graduate employers
• Providing the opportunity to work with a more diverse group of people
• Developing your interpersonal and professional skills further in many areas including; time management, communication, project work, working in a team and problem solving, complex decision making

The BSc Data Science degree will prepare you for further study, or for professional and managerial careers, particularly in areas requiring the application of high level of quantitative skills. The programme also allows you to choose to study a specialist area according to your developing interests and career plans.

As a student on the BSc Data Science you will gain theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will be excellent preparation for quantitative careers in a range of industries.

The BSc Economics and Data Science is a brand new degree which integrates the fields of economics and data science to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic principles, advanced data science methodologies, and the synergy between these two disciplines to address real-world problems.

The programme is designed for students who want to combine economic and econometrics theory with cutting-edge data analysis methods to gain insights.

The programme has a strong mathematical focus. You’ll learn about economics, econometrics, classical and modern data analysis tools, machine learning methods, and AI and become proficient in computer programming for data science.

This unique programme equips you with the conceptual frameworks and skills to analyse economic relationships, make data-driven decisions, and tackle real-world problems. It provides you with a programme of study designed for students who combine a strong analytical ability with the curiosity to apply rigorous economics and statistical methods to social science issues using data analysis.

Please note that this programme starts in September 2026. 

The BSc Mathematics, Statistics and Business (MSB) degree is a highly quantitative
programme with a strong business-oriented component. Our students receive a
thorough grounding in mathematics and statistics, and can choose options in
fields such as economics, finance, accounting or management. MSB graduates are broadly employable, and recent graduates have gone on to work in the areas of
insurance, banking, accounting, statistics, civil service, postgraduate studies
and business consultancy.

LSE’s online certificate courses designed by Department of Statistics faculty provide the expert knowledge and skills to enhance your career. Courses take place over 8 weeks and provide the flexibility for professionals looking to upskill for success. 

LSE Data Analysis for Management

LSE Machine Learning