This course is accredited by The Royal Statistical Society, and, depending on course choices, provides graduates with the status of Graduate Statistician, a grade of professional membership of the society. Several courses on this programme may give entitlement to exemptions from the Institute of Actuaries examinations. Many students arrange internships in actuarial and financial firms or placement companies with help from LSE Careers or the Department of Statistics. If you have enjoyed studying mathematics at A level (or equivalent), this degree offers you the opportunity to build on your interest in mathematical sciences and statistics and learn how to apply your knowledge to the social sciences, business and finance. Graduates from this programme will be able to go on to work in the areas of banking, insurance, business consultancy, data analytics, accounting, statistics, civil service and graduate studies.