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

Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route

University of Glasgow

(4.2)
543 reviews

Entry requirements

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Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 3GC3

Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course.

Programme Aims • To develop in all students rigorous, logical, deductive reasoning; • To give students a solid foundation in the fundamental ideas of pure mathematics, calculus, probability, mathematical methods, statistical inference and modern applied mathematics and statistics; • To enable students to use appropriate methods to solve problems and to prove results; • To give students the opportunity to develop practical skills in the analysis and modelling of data; • To prepare students for a wide range of future careers through the acquisition of specific skills and general mathematical and statistical ability; • To enable students to enhance their transferable and inter-personal skills, particularly in computer applications and programming, written communication, and problem solving to prepare students for employment in a wide variety of contexts where skills in the mathematical sciences are valued or for further study and for engagement in lifelong learning.

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Location

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mathematics

• Statistics

Start date

September 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of Glasgow reviews

(4.2)
Based on 543 reviews from University of Glasgow's students and alumni
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3 star
16%
2 star
3%
1 star
2%
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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 & Statistics Faster Route course at University of Glasgow 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?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

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?

71%

low

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

85%

low

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

66%

low

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

77%

med

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

73%

low

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

77%

med

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

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

75%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

62%

low

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?

85%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

86%

med

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

78%

low

How well organised is your course?

69%

low

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

83%

low

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

80%

low

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

90%

med

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

40%

low

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

75%

low

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

62%

low

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

70%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

70%

low

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

63%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

71%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

90%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

73%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

93%

high

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

84%

med

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

82%

med

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

85%

med

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

87%

high

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

74%

med

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

74%

low

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

72%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

58%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

56%

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?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

79%

low

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

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

75%

med

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

82%

low

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

72%

low

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

81%

low

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

65%

med

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

84%

med

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

64%

low

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

66%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

79%

low

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

66%

low

Student information

The Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course at University of Glasgow 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
Female45%Male55%
Where students come from
International24%UK76%
Student performance
2:1 or above74%
First year dropout rate7%
Number of students710
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA*
PhysicsB
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryB
BiologyB
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female51%Male49%
Where students come from
International37%UK63%
Student performance
2:1 or above88%
First year dropout rate6%
Number of students280
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
Further MathematicsB
PhysicsB
BiologyA
ChemistryA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Glasgow graduates across each of those subject areas.

Mathematics
Statistics

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

15%

Finance Professionals

15%

Information Technology Professionals

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

95%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

20%

Information Technology Professionals

15%

Finance Professionals

10%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Mathematics & Statistics Faster Route - or another course in the same subject area.

Mathematical sciences

Earnings

£21.2k

First year after graduation

£32.8k

Third year after graduation

£36.1k

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 & Statistics Faster Route.

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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