Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons)
University of Exeter

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 115 graduates of Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) and other courses in Mathematics at University of Exeter for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mathematics.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mathematics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mathematics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28000 | £31000 | £39000 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £32000 | £24500 - £38000 | £30000 - £50000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Mathematics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29155 | £27094 | £32454 |
25-75 percentile range | £24658 - £35070 | £20703 - £35343 | £24215 - £44457 |
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Course Description
- An innovative and interdisciplinary degree combining traditional mathematical techniques with exciting contemporary applications in the field of data science
- Allows you to use mathematics to develop a deeper understanding of the processes behind data manipulation
- Designed in partnership with industry and aimed at those interested in following a career in data science or wishing to progress into further study, such as a PhD
- Become expert at handling large and complex datasets and understand the statistical considerations which can affect results, such as bias and uncertainty
- Over four years you’ll pursue your studies to master level where you will have access to a range of advanced topics such as social media text analysis and computer vision
- To learn more about modules, assessment methods, facilities and our staff research expertise please visit our course page.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) at University of Exeter
19% | Business and public service associate professionals |
17% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
13% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Legal professionals |
9% | Administrative occupations |
6% | Caring personal services |
4% | Caring personal services |
4% | Business and public service associate professionals |
3% | Sales occupations |
2% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Mathematics
All Mathematics courses of University of Exeter
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £27000 | year 1 |
International | £27000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
GG19
University Rankings
of University of Exeter
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 37 different rankings
Positions of University of Exeter in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Exeter in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #14
- #18
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #26
- #35
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
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- #12
- #151
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- Mathematics
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 12 March, 2025]
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- #21
- #346
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- Mathematical Sciences
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2024]
See all 37 university rankings of University of Exeter
About University of Exeter
The University of Exeter is a government funded research university based in Exeter, Devon, in the South-West region of England. The university has two campuses in Exeter, which are known as Streatham and St Luke’s, while another two are situated in the coastal town of Cornwall, known as Truro and Penryn. Something for prospective students to be aware of is that the University Exeter works in collaboration with Falmouth University under the Combined Universities in Cornwall initiative.
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Student composition of University of Exeter
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Exeter by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22975
- postgraduates:
- 6895
- Total:
- 29870
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Applied Computing”: 1005 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught



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Data Science MSc | City University London | 75% | 4% | 0% | - | - | - | London |
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FAQ about Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) University of Exeter
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £30143 15 months after graduation, £31000 3 years after graduation and £39000 after graduation.
- Business and public service associate professionals (19%), Web and Multimedia Design Professionals (17%), Customer service occupations (13%), Legal professionals (10%)
- 115 graduates rated the course 67. This means that 67% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Exeter achieved the highest ranking for Mathematics. It is ranked #18 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Mathematics). See all subject rankings for University of Exeter.
- Mathematics and Data Science Msci (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Exeter.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 167 which makes it one of the 2.86% most difficult courses to enter among all Applied Computing students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 12 March, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2024