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BSc Mathematics and Statistics

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Part-timeSubject: Mathematical Sciences
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Course Score
A /83
Graduate Salary
£39,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
55%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
75%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
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Based on Anthropic research

49%
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.

Vulnerability Matrix

Information Technology72% Exposed
Business, Research and Administrative60% Exposed
Finance52% Exposed
Business and public service associate48% Exposed
Media45% Exposed

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£39,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£60,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £23,000–£70,000 (459 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
20%
02
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Medical Practitioners
★ Professional
5%
10
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%

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Outcomes

55%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track

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