Our new undergraduate programme, BSc (hons) in Mathematics, AI and Real-world Systems, is launching in 2026. We’re aiming to equip our students with the knowledge and expertise to innovate mathematical solutions to solve complex real-world problems across a range of sectors.
Studying with MARS will be more than just an academic pursuit; it will be an opportunity to join a community that is shaping the future. MARS is part of the School of Mathematical Sciences which is one of the UK’s highest-ranked maths departments with a well-deserved reputation for top-quality teaching and world-class research.
MARS graduates will be equipped with specialist subject knowledge and skills, but also with the broader set of skills that are essential to any research-led career pathway, whether in industry or academia.
Lancaster University’s vibrant campus life, coupled with its emphasis on practical, real-world applications of research, provides a stimulating and supportive environment for learning. Students will benefit from a strong interdisciplinary research culture, access to cutting-edge facilities, and close connections with industry leaders and research institutions.
MARS is launching a brand new undergraduate programme in 2026 that will combine theoretical and practical mathematics alongside summer internships and the option of a year in industry or abroad.
Our three-year degree begins by building upon your understanding of mathematical methods and concepts through a mix of lectures and workshops. You will explore a wide range of topics, from differential equations, vector calculus, probability and statistics to logic, proofs and theorems. In addition to this, computing skills are essential, which is why you will learn the principles of scientific computing and gain experience working with the R and Python programming languages.
As you progress into Years 2 and 3, you will delve deeper into a range of specialist optional modules alongside covering key concepts in linear algebra, and probability. You will learn to translate contemporary issues into mathematical problems and develop the knowledge and techniques needed to create solutions. Tools such as multivariate calculus and mathematical analysis will be used to understand the algorithms that have revolutionised machine learning and artificial intelligence. This will enable you to explore machine learning, AI, and statistical methods, with the ability to investigate more advanced mathematical models and their solutions. As part of this, you will undertake substantial industry-inspired projects, working as an individual and as part of a small group.
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