Mathematics and Statistics BSc

A level typical offer

For applicants taking A level Further Mathematics 

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

A*A*A to include A* A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics 

Or

A*AA to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and one of the following: 

• STEP (grade 2) 

• TMUA (score 5.0) 

• AEA (Distinction) 

Or

A*A*A*A to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics 

For applicants taking AS level Further Mathematics

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

A*A*Aa to include A* in Mathematics and a in AS Further Mathematics 

Or

A*AA to include A* in Mathematics and one of the following: 

• STEP (grade 2) 

• TMUA (score 5.0) 

• AEA (Distinction) 

For applicants taking neither A level nor AS level Further Mathematics

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

A*A*A* to include A* in Mathematics  

Or

A*AA to include A* in Mathematics and one of the following: 

• STEP (grade 2) 

• TMUA (score 5.0) 

• AEA (Distinction) 

Please note, this course may assume knowledge from A level Further Mathematics. We advise that you undertake independent study, using for example the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), before starting your course. 

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is:

A*A*B, including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics 

Or

A*AB including A*, A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (any order), plus grade 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA. 

If you are not taking Further Mathematics, the typical contextual offer is  

A*A*A in three A levels to include A* in Mathematics 

Or

A*AB to include A* in Maths plus either grade 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA. 

See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.

We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

International Baccalaureate (IB) typical offer

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches' 

Or

38 overall to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches' and one of the following: 

• STEP (grade 2) 

• TMUA (score 5.0) 

• AEA (Distinction) 

Or

39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations' 

Or

38 overall to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations' and one of the following: 

• STEP (grade 2) 

• TMUA (score 5.0) 

• AEA (Distinction) 

International Baccalaureate (IB) contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 37, including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or 'Applications and Interpretations' or 36 overall including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or 'Applications and Interpretations', plus 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA /Distinction in AEA. See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.

We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

BTEC

Level 3 BTECs will be considered alongside two A Levels including A Level Mathematics.

Scotland Advanced Highers

A1 in Advanced Higher Mathematics, A in one additional subject at Advanced Higher, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects.

Welsh Baccalaureate

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following: 

A* in A level Mathematics, A* in A level Further Mathematics, B in a third A level, and C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales 

Or 

A*, A in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order), B in a third A level, C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, and 2 in STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA. 

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.

Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We generally require A level Mathematics to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.

We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.

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This course requires:

Band A

Additional information

Native language A levels subjects are accepted as one of the three A level subjects. Please contact stats.ug.admissions@warwick.ac.uk if you have any questions. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this course, we are flexible about personal statements. In particular, there is no requirement for the personal statement to be directed at the course.

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirements. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at Warwick.

Does Warwick make contextual offers?

Warwick may make differential offers to students in certain circumstances, such as those who have participated in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the University’s contextual data criteria. These offers are usually one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.

Do you offer foundation programmes?

All students who successfully complete the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP) and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme, for selected courses only. Further details are available in the standard offer and conditions for the IFP.

Can I take a gap year before starting my course?

Yes, Warwick welcomes applications for deferred (gap year) entry.

Will I need to interview for this course?

Warwick does not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on the UCAS application, including predicted and achieved grades, the personal statement, and the school reference.

Read more about entry requirements

Tuition fee

£9,790

On 26 November 2025, the UK government announced that the tuition fee cap for UK undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year would increase to £9,790 from the 2025-26 rate of at £9,535.

Students who qualify for government-regulated fees are classed as ‘Home’ students for fees purposes. In future years, fees for continuing students may be subject to an increase in fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government (if permitted by law or government policy).

Funding your studies

Eligibility for student finance (including the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)Link opens in a new window) will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality, residency status, course, and previous level of study.

The information below is based on the package of financial support available to students starting their course in 2026.

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Tuition fee

If you are an overseas student enrolling in 2026-27, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:

Band 1 – £27,870 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)

Band 2 – £35,530 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Mathematics, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)

Overseas Tuition fees for 2027-28 academic year have not been set. In future years, fees for continuing students may be subject to an increase in fees in line with an inflationary uplift. Please check our website for updates about 2027-28 fee rates before you apply.

If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance, you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees, please visit our Student Funding webpage for guidance for students ordinarily resident outside of England.

Funding your studies

Eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality, residency status, course, and previous level of study. The information below is based on the package of financial support available to students starting their course in 2026.

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As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.

For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue.

Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2025/26 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:

• Core text books
• Printer credits
• Dissertation binding
• Robe hire for your degree ceremony

Are there any course specific costs?

Please check with the department.

The curriculum is divided up into modules consisting of lectures and assessments, which are often supplemented by smaller group teaching such as tutorials, supervisions and computer labs.

Your independent study is guided by homework assignments which help you gain a deeper understanding of the material and develop your problem solving skills.

Class sizes vary from module to module. While selected optional modules may have smaller class sizes, some core modules may have over 300 students. Support classes for core modules usually consist of around 20-30 students.

Contact time is around 15 hours a week.

You will be assessed by a combination of closed and open-book examinations, continuous assessment and project work, depending on your options.

The first year counts 10%, the second year 30% and the third year 60% towards the final BSc degree mark.

Option to add Year in Industry or Study Abroad Year. You may choose to spend an intercalated year in an approved industry, business or university between your last two years at Warwick, subject to availability and to satisfactory academic performance. You will be supported by a Senior Careers Consultant or the Study Abroad Team during the application process.

Recent graduates of the Statistics Department have pursued job roles such as:

• Actuaries, economists and statisticians
• Software developers
• Chartered and certified accountants
• Finance and investment analysts
• Teachers
• Telecommunication designers
• Data scientists and engineers
• Academics

UK firms that have employed recent Warwick graduates from the Mathematics and Statistics Departments include:

• Adder Technology
• Astra Zeneca
• Amazon
• BlackRock International
• Merrill Lynch
• Brainlabs
• Civil Service
• Conduent
• Darktrace
• Deloitte
• Department of Health
• eBay
• Ford Motor Company
• Fore Consulting
• Goldman Sachs
• Government Actuaries
• Investec
• Jane Street Capital
• KPMG
• Lloyds
• MBDA
• Metaswitch
• Met Office
• Ministry of Justice
• RenaissanceRe (Syndicate 1458)
• Oxford Clinical Trials Unit
• Softwire
• Solid Solutions
• Sword Apak
• Ten10
• Towers Watson
• Xafinity

Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant to support you. They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:

• Finding experience to boost your CV in Year One and Two
• Careers options with a degree in Statistics
• Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
• Interview skills for Statistics students
• Maths and Stats Careers Fair

Find out more about careers support at Warwick.

Our Student Opportunity (Careers) department offer a wide range of workshops, from developing confidence and interview techniques to learning how to articulate what you have to offer in order to impress potential employers. Online resources are also available, including training in drafting CVs and covering letters, practice aptitude and psychometric tests, practice online interviews, and other resources to help you research job opportunities. The myAdvantage databaseLink opens in a new window also advertises job, placement and internship vacancies that are from employers who are targeting Warwick students for their recruitment.

You may additionally choose to spend an intercalated year in an approved industry, business or university between your last two years at Warwick, subject to availability and to satisfactory academic performance.

Our campus

Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities.

Our campus is where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and cafés, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes’ walk from central campus

Follow our students around campus on our social channels to see their experiences first-hand.

Teaching facilities

Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs. You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.

• Oculus,  our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas
• The  University Library
• Different study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces, computers, printing and scanning facilities, multimedia resources and more

Supporting you

Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.

Whether you live in a campus residence or in partnership accommodation off campus, you’ll be part of a community to get the most from your experience at Warwick.

Explore Warwick Accommodation

Societies and sports play a huge part in community life at Warwick. With over 300 to choose from, getting involved is one of the easiest ways to make friends and share in experiences. Whether you’re into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.

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Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.

As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.

Learn more about our Alumni community

Statistics and Operational Research at Warwick was ranked 33rd in the world by the QS World University Rankings by Subject in 2025.

Find out more about us on our website

Our courses 

• Data Science (BSc) 

• Data Science (MSci) 

• Mathematics and Statistics (BSc) 

• Mathematics and Statistics (MMathStat) 

• MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) (BSc) 

• MMORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) 

Related degrees 

• Discrete Mathematics (BSc) 

• Discrete Mathematics (MEng) 

• Mathematics (BSc) 

• Mathematics (MMath) 

• Integrated Natural Sciences (MSci) 

Warwick’s Department of Statistics is based in the modern, purpose-built Mathematical Sciences Building (shared with Mathematics and Computer Science) on central campus. Statistics academics and PhD students have offices on the four floors of the building, which opened in 2018. Its facilities include superb lecture rooms and student work areas, and well-equipped computer labs.

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This information is applicable for 2027 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply. Please read our web page 'Important information to consider before making an application' in advance of applying to Warwick.