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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Mathematics and Statistics

Newcastle University

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103 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mathematics and Statistics course at Newcastle University.

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A level

A,A,B

AAB including grade A in Mathematics OR ABB including grade A in Mathematics AND one A level from: Further Maths, Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Geography, History, Physics and Modern/Classical Languages or grade 2 in any STEP paper. We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking as one of the three A level grades. Equivalent grades will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: GG13

Here's what Newcastle University says about its Mathematics and Statistics course.

This professionally accredited three-year degree provides a firm foundation in the ideas and techniques of modern mathematics and statistics. All our degrees focus on three core areas – pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics – and you have the flexibility to tailor the combination of these to suit your interests. On this degree, you will select modules evenly across both mathematics and statistics. These include complex variable, statistical inference and foundations of probability.

Source: Newcastle University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Location

Main Site (Newcastle) | Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

• Statistics

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Newcastle University reviews

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Based on 103 reviews from Newcastle University's students and alumni
5 star
36%
4 star
45%
3 star
10%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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1st year student

There's a ton of societies to join, a ton of extracurricular activities (like the Give It A Go programs, language taster sessions, cultural events, etc) and loads of opportunities in the university

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1st year student

Of course, university and student accommodation cost a ton of money, but I have seen way worse tuition fees in other universities

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I am mostly very happy with the support provided.

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1st year student

I think there's a big variety of facilities (in terms of shops, food places and libraries/computer labs as well), the only thing I can complain about is that the main canteen (Courtyard) closes fairly early, but aside from that, I'm very happy with it

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1st year student

I am satisfied with my course, however, I think it does have some subjects which could be improved on. My translation theory and interpreting theory lectures feel like they are sort of a filler subject, I personally haven't found them too useful so far, not because of the lecturers, I think they are...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Mathematics and Statistics course at Newcastle University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Mathematics
Statistics

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

66%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

87%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

80%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

85%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

78%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

67%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

74%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

96%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

85%

med

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

97%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

73%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

96%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

91%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

91%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

91%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

90%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

91%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

91%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

82%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

82%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

55%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

73%

low

How well organised is your course?

82%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

64%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

91%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

91%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

62%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

91%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

90%

high

Student information

The Mathematics and Statistics course at Newcastle University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mathematics
Statistics
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female38%Male62%
Where students come from
International20%UK80%
Student performance
2:1 or above79%
Number of students90
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryB
GeographyA
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female35%Male65%
Where students come from
International26%UK74%
Student performance
2:1 or above66%
Number of students835
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryB
EconomicsB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Newcastle University graduates who took Mathematics and Statistics - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£27.4k

First year after graduation

£31.6k

Third year after graduation

£38k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mathematics and Statistics.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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Newcastle University is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, made up of 24 of the UK’s leading research universities. Ranked among the best in the world, with top 140 rankings by both the QS and Times Higher Education university league tables.

With 200 undergraduate programmes and 300 postgraduate programmes delivered to over 23,000 students from more than 110 countries worldwide, Newcastle has a global reputation for high-quality teaching and cutting-edge research.

At Newcastle there is a strong emphasis on student employability with a vast array of opportunities for students to develop employability skills and experience. The University has an award-winning careers service and also has one of the best records for graduate employment in the UK.

The 50-acre campus is conveniently located in the heart of Newcastle city centre and is minutes from bustling shopping streets, award-winning galleries and museums, restaurants and cafes.

Known for its warm Geordie welcome, the city attracts around 50,000 students each year. In fact, one in six people in Newcastle, is a student, helping create the city’s energetic social scene and legendary nightlife.

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