**Learn the language behind every breakthrough and help deliver the decisions that shape the world.** Unlock the maths and statistics that power science, technology and real‑world decision‑making, opening doors to high‑impact careers across data, finance, research and beyond.\ Develop core mathematical and statistical skills, learning how to collect, analyse and interpret data to solve complex problems and make informed decisions.\ Maths and statistics underpin science, technology and evidence‑based decision‑making, making them essential in a world driven by data, innovation and research.\ Unlock diverse and rewarding career paths in finance, data analytics, tech, insurance, research, government, science and beyond. Plus, Leeds has one of the largest mathematics research departments in the UK, giving you a cutting-edge curriculum and learning opportunities at your fingertips. **Student profile: Merrion Flower** **“In first year it was a lot more broad. You could study every possible type of maths – pure maths, statistics, mechanics, finance as well – and then, as you go through, you get to specialise a lot more, so what I'm personally interested in is mathematical biology.”** Merrion Flower, Mathematics and Statistics, BSc **Why study at Leeds:** * Learn from world‑leading research that shapes your course with the latest thinking in pure maths, applied maths, statistics and financial maths. * Be taught by expert academics and researchers who live and breathe their mathematical specialisms. * Get regular feedback and personalised support, with small first‑year tutorials to help you hit the ground running. * Study in modern facilities with powerful computing suites, social learning hubs, problem‑solving spaces and quiet study areas. * Boost your CV with an industrial placement or take your learning global through our study abroad programmes. * Join MathSoc to meet your people, make friends, enjoy great socials and even play for the football or netball team. **Rankings and awards** Top 100 in the world, QS World University Rankings 2026 **Where this degree could take you** Here’s an insight into the job roles some of our mathematics and statistics graduates have obtained: * Medical Statistician – NHS * Statistician – Nestlé * Senior Actuarial Associate – PwC * Risk Analyst – SkyBet * Statistical Analyst – Office for National Statistics * Consultant Statistician – AstraZeneca * Category Management Analyst – Accenture * Business Intelligence Engineer – Amazon * Financial Analyst – American Express * Audit Associate – Deloitte * Senior Credit Risk Analyst – HSBC * Senior Actuary – KPMG * Retail Analyst – Emma Bridgewater **Student profile: Merrion Flower** **“One of the most helpful things for me has been the careers fairs, and how many companies there are that want Maths students.”** Merion Flower, Mathematics and Statistics BSc **Career support** Top 10 most targeted for 10+ years by the UK's leading employers, The Graduate Market 2026, High Fliers Research At Leeds, we help you to prepare for your future from day one. Our Careers Service has the global expertise and sector-spanning industry partnerships that, combined, go way beyond simply helping you get a job. They provide you with the resources you need to upskill and achieve the future you aspire towards – even in the face of lightning-paced change.
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'A', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'B', None]} | A-level: AAA - AAB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics AAA/A*AB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics or AAB/A*BB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics plus Further Mathematics or AAB/A*BB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics, plus A in AS Further Mathematics. Where an A-Level Science subject is taken, we require a pass in the practical science element, alongside the achievement of the A-Level at the stated grade. | Scottish Higher: AAAABB | Suitable combinations of Scottish Higher and Advanced Highers are acceptable, though mathematics must be presented at Advanced Higher level. A typical offer is AAAABB including grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Normally only accepted in combination with grade A in A Level Mathematics or equivalent. | Extended Project | Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and International Project Qualification (IPQ): We recognise the value of these qualifications and the effort and enthusiasm that applicants put into them, and where an applicant offers the EPQ, IPQ or ASCC we may make an offer of AAB/A*BB including a minimum of grade A in Mathematics, plus A in EPQ/IPQ/Welsh Bacc ASCC. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 17 points at Higher Level including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (Mathematics: Analytics and Approaches is preferred). | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | BTEC qualifications in relevant disciplines are considered in combination with other qualifications, including grade A in A-level mathematics, or equivalent. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H2H2H2H2H2H2 | H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 H2 including Mathematics. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: {'start': ['D3', 'D3', 'M2', None], 'end': ['D3', 'M1', 'M2', None]} | D3 D3 M2 or D2 M1 M1 where the first grade quoted is in Mathematics OR D3 M1 M2 or D2 M2 M2 including Further Maths where the first grade quoted is Mathematics.
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