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

Statistics (Including Year Abroad)

University of Essex

(4.1)
53 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Statistics (Including Year Abroad) course at University of Essex.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,B

Offers will be made in the range of BBB to BBC or 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels Including Mathematics or Further Mathematics. Please note we are unable to accept A-level Use of Mathematics in place of A-level Mathematics. For A-level Maths or Further Maths, we also accept Pure Maths or Maths (Pure) and Statistics (joint A-level).

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 5B43

Here's what University of Essex says about its Statistics (Including Year Abroad) course.

Data is everywhere, and our BSc Statistics course combines a well-rounded mathematical core with specialist modules in statistics and data analysis, giving you a solid foundation for practical problem-solving in all sorts of areas.

Topics on this course include:

  • pure and applied mathematics, including calculus, algebra and differential equations

  • theory and practical techniques for modelling, visualising and analysing statistical data

  • computational methods, including coding in Python, SQL, MATLAB and the R statistical programming language

This mix of mathematical and statistical skills strikes a balance between fundamental theory and practical applications, giving you the potential to apply your knowledge in areas as diverse as finance, economics, government, medicine, biology, marketing and social media. All our degrees feature an employability component in every year of study, explicitly training sought-after skills and incorporating careers day events and seminars from speakers in industry.

Source: University of Essex

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science

Location

Colchester Campus | Colchester

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with time abroad

Subjects

• Mathematics

• Statistics

Start date

October 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£22,600 per year
International£22,600 per year

The modules you will study

Many of our courses offer a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning experience. More information about these can be found on the University of Essex website.

University of Essex student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 53 reviews from University of Essex's students and alumni
5 star
47%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
11%
1 star
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2nd year student

2 years ago

The SU tries their best with the budget they have. They are probably one of the only departments who try their hardest at Essex. Societies and sports clubs are great with lots of socials and a great way and the best way to make new friends at Essex. The 2 bars and nightclub on campus are ok although...

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2nd year student

2 years ago

I live near Colchester so I haven’t moved far to go to Essex University so I knew what the area would be like. It isn’t the most busiest area and you can pretty much find every and do everything tourist-wise in a couple of days. Nightlife is ok with the club on campus and a couple in the town, all o...

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2nd year student

2 years ago

With the cost of living so high in the UK, the University has only raised their rent slightly and when you take into account that bills are included, the cheaper accommodation options are quite good deals. I notice that financial support is offered to those in more difficult circumstances due to the...

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2nd year student

2 years ago

There is more that could be done in this area and I imagine those who are new to this sort of environment (living on your own, needing to self motivate to study etc) would struggle as there is a lack of communication from all aspects of the University. A simple email explaining how a specific examin...

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2nd year student

2 years ago

The facilities on campus for education (library, labs etc) I cannot fault and they all work effectively. However, the accommodation is quite poor. In my 1st year in halls, I moved into a dirty room which smelt like a toilet. Clearly it hadn’t been cleaned since the last tenant which meant I had to c...

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2nd year student

2 years ago

The course content is good however the delivery is lacking. It seems pointless going to lectures face to face as a lot of lecturers just read off the slides and add nothing on top. Sometimes the lecturers themselves seem puzzled at some of the content on the slides and they often just quickly move o...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Essex

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

The Statistics (Including Year Abroad) course at University of Essex 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?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

92%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

med

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

94%

high

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

97%

high

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

94%

high

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

81%

med

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

88%

high

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

94%

high

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

95%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

65%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

90%

med

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

75%

med

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

94%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

med

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

91%

med

How well organised is your course?

97%

high

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

100%

high

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

100%

high

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

100%

high

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

69%

med

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

85%

low

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

89%

high

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

97%

high

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

84%

low

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

85%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

96%

high

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?

93%

high

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

98%

high

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

97%

high

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

89%

high

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

87%

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?

98%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

med

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

80%

med

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

93%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

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

91%

high

How well organised is your course?

98%

high

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

100%

high

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

100%

high

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

100%

high

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

57%

low

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

87%

med

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

81%

med

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

97%

high

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

83%

med

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

83%

med

Student information

The Statistics (Including Year Abroad) course at University of Essex 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-time93%Part-time7%
Gender ratio
Female33%Male67%
Where students come from
International30%UK70%
Student performance
2:1 or above63%
Number of students180
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsD
EconomicsC
ChemistryC
BiologyC
Mode of study
Full-time92%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female30%Male70%
Where students come from
International28%UK72%
Student performance
2:1 or above64%
Number of students150
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
PhysicsD
EconomicsC
ChemistryC
Computer ScienceC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Statistics (Including Year Abroad) at University of Essex.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Essex graduates who took Statistics (Including Year Abroad) - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£35k

Third year after graduation

£40.9k

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 Statistics (Including Year Abroad).

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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