Maths with Data Science, or just Maths?

I'm currently in BSc. Maths, and in Year 3 I have the option of switching to Maths with DS.

These courses will get added in Maths with DS:

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Techniques for Data Science

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Introduction to Data Science

•

Principles of Artificial Intelligence

•

Machine Learning

These courses will get removed from my options if I switch:

•

Differential Equations I & II

•

Advanced Complex Analysis

I know little about the DS courses, so I can’t comment on them, but I really enjoyed Analysis in the previous year, so I’m mildly sad that ACA would be removed.

Now the inevitable question is: what do I want? I don’t truly know, because I'm in a sort of a neutral position. Data Science as a field interests me, just like a few other fields I find interesting. Applying for a master’s before diving into corporate is also an option on the cards for me.

Being in this position, should I stick with a general BSc in Maths, or pair with DS to give the degree a bit more usefulness as a safety measure?

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by niloomiloo

I'm currently in BSc. Maths, and in Year 3 I have the option of switching to Maths with DS.
These courses will get added in Maths with DS:

•

Techniques for Data Science

•

Introduction to Data Science

•

Principles of Artificial Intelligence

•

Machine Learning

These courses will get removed from my options if I switch:

•

Differential Equations I & II

•

Advanced Complex Analysis

I know little about the DS courses, so I can’t comment on them, but I really enjoyed Analysis in the previous year, so I’m mildly sad that ACA would be removed.
Now the inevitable question is: what do I want? I don’t truly know, because I'm in a sort of a neutral position. Data Science as a field interests me, just like a few other fields I find interesting. Applying for a master’s before diving into corporate is also an option on the cards for me.
Being in this position, should I stick with a general BSc in Maths, or pair with DS to give the degree a bit more usefulness as a safety measure?

Stay with BSc Maths if you enjoy theory and would like to pursue a master's degree in pure maths. Maths with Data Science is a more flexible and career-focused option if you're looking for practical, job-ready abilities and flexibility in tech or applied sectors.