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BSc Mathematics and Statistics with Data Science with a Placement Year

The University of Reading🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
B /78
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction93%
Degree Completion77%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£30,000
£38,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £23,000–£70,000 (463 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Administrative occupations
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08602)
08602
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 55 respondents (77% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
85%
Academic Support
96%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
88%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Reading
Average Weekly Rent
£155
Est. Annual Total£13,220
📊5% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

96-111
20%
112-127
30%
128-143
20%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
98%
Other
2%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (08602)

08602

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

47%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

77%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
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