BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Data Science Bachelor's degree at The London School of Economics and Political Science
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Data Science at LSEPS. LSE's BSc Mathematics with Data Science sits within the Department of Mathematics and pairs rigorous mathematical training with a dedicated focus on data science, giving you a route into the methods behind artificial intelligence and…
About this course
BSc Mathematics with Data Science - LSE Skip to main content Undergraduate UCAS code: G140 Department of Mathematics BSc Mathematics with Data Science Combine your study of maths with data science - and explore the fascinating world of AI and machine learning. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Data Science is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at LSEPS, based in Houghton Street, London. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Mathematics graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 85% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £43,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Limited evidence Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Microeconomics ICompulsory
- Programming for Data ScienceCompulsory
- Mathematical MethodsCompulsory
- Elementary Statistical TheoryCompulsory
- Mathematical Proof and AnalysisCompulsory
- Abstract Mathematics and AlgorithmsCompulsory
- The LSE CourseCompulsory
Year 2 11 modules
- Algorithms and Data StructuresCompulsory
- Further Mathematical Methods (Calculus)Compulsory
- Further Mathematical Methods (Linear Algebra)Compulsory
- Real AnalysisCompulsory
- Optimisation TheoryCompulsory
- Probability and Distribution TheoryCompulsory
- Differential EquationsOptional
- Discrete MathematicsOptional
- Algebra and Number TheoryOptional
- DatabasesOptional
- Statistical InferenceOptional
Year 3 7 modules
- Graph TheoryOptional
- Mathematics of NetworksOptional
- Optimisation for Machine LearningOptional
- Mathematical Modelling and SimulationOptional
- Machine LearningOptional
- Artificial IntelligenceOptional
- Ethics for Data ScienceOptional
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
The degree builds from core mathematical foundations - the kind of proof-based reasoning, analysis and linear algebra that underpin the rest of the subject - towards areas where mathematics meets data and computation. As you progress, you'll encounter topics and applications such as Data Science, AI & Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Cloud & DevOps, Cyber Security, Web & Mobile development, HCI, and Games, giving you exposure to the breadth of ways mathematical and computational thinking is applied in practice. The emphasis throughout is on understanding the underlying mathematics well enough to see why algorithms behave as they do, rather than treating them as black boxes. Teaching combines lectures, classes and problem-solving with the kind of independent study mathematics degrees typically demand, and you'll be expected to engage seriously with abstract material as well as its computational applications. By the final year, you'll have the grounding to specialise further into whichever combination of data science and mathematical topics interests you most.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who already enjoys the precision of mathematics - who finds satisfaction in working through a proof or a proper derivation - but who is equally curious about what happens when that mathematics is pointed at real data and real-world problems like machine learning. You should be comfortable with sustained abstract thinking; much of the degree asks you to reason carefully rather than simply apply formulas, and that can feel demanding, especially in the early terms. At the same time, you'll want genuine interest in computation and data, since the course doesn't separate the two strands but expects you to move between them. It suits people who like to understand mechanisms rather than accept results at face value, who are patient with material that takes time to click, and who are drawn to London as a place to study alongside others thinking about similar questions from different angles. If you want a mathematics degree that keeps one foot firmly in data and computing, this is built with that in mind.
Careers & job market
Nationally, graduates from Computer Science courses report strong progression into work or further study: 85% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 75% of those working are in roles classed as highly skilled. These are national Graduate Outcomes figures across the field rather than numbers specific to this course or university, but they give a sense of the destinations open to graduates with strong quantitative and computational training. National earnings data (LEO) for the field shows a range from around £25,000 to £35,000 fifteen months after graduation, £23,375 to £33,000 after three years, and £29,750 to £42,000 after five years - again, national figures reflecting a spread of outcomes rather than a guaranteed salary for any individual graduate. A degree combining mathematics with data science is relevant to sectors that rely on quantitative analysis, statistical modelling and machine learning, among others, and the mathematical foundation is intended to remain useful as specific tools and technologies change.
University & format
LSE is a public, research-intensive Russell Group university founded in 1895, based at Houghton Street in central London, with 9,218 students in total. The university holds a Silver rating in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality, and as a recognised UK degree-awarding body, its degrees carry national recognition. This BSc (Hons) is studied full-time over three years, in English, under UCAS code G140. Most accepted students arrive with A-levels or equivalent (around 95% of entrants in recent years), typically within a UCAS tariff band of 208-223 points - a reflection of what current students held rather than a fixed requirement. Around 85% of students continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed their studies.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 95% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code G140). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at LSEPS →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £43,000 | £38,000 – £58,500 | 20 |
| 3 years after | £45,500 | £35,500 – £58,500 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £63,000 | £48,500 – £91,500 | 80 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 20; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Computer Science courses at the same study level.
Compared with 1,820 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 40% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 45; response rate: 60%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £43,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.0 out of 10: NSS 80.4% · in work or study 95% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
London School of Economics and Political Science
Computing across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Houghton Street, London
12,698 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to LSEPS from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £35,700 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check LSEPS’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with LSEPS and gov.uk before you apply.
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