Statistics and Actuarial Science
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Undergraduate Mathematical Statistics & Data Science

​​​​​​​​​​​​​Here you can find information regarding the undergraduate Mathematical Statistics programme offered in the department.

BDatSci (new degree from 2021)

See the Faculty Calendar (Yearbook) he​​re for a more detailed description of the various modules. 

Focal area Statistical Learning is offered by the Department, see the Faculty Calendar (Yearbook) he​re

BCom (Mathematical Sciences)

See the Faculty Calendar (Yearbook) here for a more detailed description of the various modules. 

Focal area: DATA SCIENCE [new focal area]

Data Science is an interdisciplinary field that uses scientific methods, processes, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from data in various forms, both structured and unstructured. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data - these concepts are at the core of data science. With the deluge of data, comes the increasing need for people to make sense of the data. Studies have shown that statistical analysis and data acumen are some of the top skills in demand globally at the moment, and that demand far outstrips supply.

First Year (136 credits)

​​Compulsory Modules
​Actuarial Science ​112(8)
​Probability Theory and Statistics ​144(16)
​Mathematics​114(16), 144(16)
Plus

​Computer Science  ​114(16), 144(16)
​Economics​114(12), 144(12)
​Financial Accounting​188(24)

Second Year (124 credits)

​​Compulsory Modules
Mathematical Statistics​214(16), 245(8),246(8)
​Mathematics​214(16), 244(16)
Computer Science214(16), 244(16)
Operations Research244(16)
​Business Management
113(12)​


Third Year (134 credits)

​​Compulsory Modules
Mathematical Statistics312(16), 316(16), 344(16), 364(16)
​Business Management
​142(6)
​Plus one subject (all modules per subject):
​Computer Science313(16) or 315(16), 314(16), 343(16), 344(16)
​Operations Research​314(16), 324(16), 344(16), 354(16)