Mathematics with Data Science with Foundation Year
University of Surrey
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.5) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
academic-cap
Qualification

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

location-pin
Location

Stag Hill

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-26

time
Duration

4 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

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

Location

Stag Hill

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

SELECTED

Subjects

Select a subject


Computer Science
SELECTED

Mathematics
SELECT

Exam type

Select a an exam type


Course info

What you will study: Our mathematics with data science courses help you build on your current knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics, data science and statistics. This includes algebra, analysis, probability and advanced calculus. Data science and statistics modules together comprise between one-quarter and one-third of the programme.In your first year, youll learn the fundamental role of mathematics for data science, develop your mathematical programming ...Read more

What you will study: Our mathematics with data science courses help you build on your current knowledge and gain a strong foundation across the fundamentals of mathematics, data science and statistics. This includes algebra, analysis, probability and advanced calculus. Data science and statistics modules together comprise between one-quarter and one-third of the programme.In your first year, you'll learn the fundamental role of mathematics for data science, develop your mathematical programming skills using Python (which will be further developed in Year 2) and gain experience with R programming.In Year 3, you’ll be able to choose from a broad range of optional modules in topics such as experimental design, asset pricing theory, mathematical theory of data science, Bayesian statistics, and graphs and networks.Professional recognitionBSc (Hons) - Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) This programme will meet the educational requirements of the Chartered Mathematician designation, awarded by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, when it is followed by subsequent training and experience in employment to obtain equivalent competences to those specified by the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for taught masters degrees.Foundation yearIf you don’t meet our entry requirements, you might still be able to apply for this degree with a Mathematics and Computer Science Foundation Year. This is an extra year of study to develop your skills and make it easier for you to get started at university. On successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll be ready to progress to the first year of your BSc Mathematics with Data Science degree. To see what modules you’ll be studying, refer to the foundation tab in the 'Course structure' section.

Key stats

Computer Science
  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
36/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
19th
What students say
R
rishab
11 Feb 26

nice..Read more

M
Mukesh
11 Feb 26

It's good..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
Modules (Year 3)
Module Options
IDP Connect

Latest reviews

Latest Data Science reviews

Data Science
Data Science
Mathematics
R
rishab
11 Feb 26
Data Science MSc
nice...
Read more
M
Mukesh
11 Feb 26
Data Science MSc
It's good...
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Data Science students rated:

Student rating
( 4.8) 120 reviews
5 star
80%
4 stars
20%
3 stars
0%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.5) 3,163 reviews
5 star
55%
4 stars
39%
3 stars
6%
2 stars
0%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

University of Surrey
University of Surrey , Guildford

The University of Surrey is a vibrant institution with a beautiful campus located in Guildford, UK....

Student rating
( 4.5) View reviews
CUG ranking
19th
University of Surrey
Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Guildford  0.3 miles away

Similar courses at this uni

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate