
Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (BSc)
University of SouthamptonHighfield, Southampton
Course overview
Apply your maths skills to the social sciences, and help solve complex problems. Combine mathematics, statistics, operational research and economics, and learn how to use them in varied contexts. You'll learn how to use statistical and mathematical models and gain the analytical and quantitative skills that employers look for.
Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) is a broad, business-oriented mathematics degree. It's ideal if you're thinking of a career as a professional mathematician, researcher, statistician or economist. The University of Southampton is ranked 13th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research in the QS World University Rankings.
Our 3-year programme will give you a foundation in the main areas of mathematics, such as: algebra calculus differential equations Operational research modules will show you how to use maths to model and solve practical problems. Statistics modules explain how to analyse uncertain data. Within economics y
Key highlights
- Combines mathematics, statistics, operational research and economics in one degree
- Broad, business-oriented approach applying maths to the social sciences
- Builds foundations in algebra, calculus and differential equations
- Operational research modules model and solve practical problems
- Statistics modules teach analysis of uncertain data
- Develops analytical and quantitative skills valued by employers
Entry requirements
- A-level: AAA — AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) If a STEP paper is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including Mathematics (grade A).
- A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics (grade A) and grade A in the EPQ; with EPQ
- A-level: AA — to include including Mathematics DD; combined with BTEC
- BTEC: DD — BTEC National Diploma; combined with A levels; BTEC Diploma; combined with A levels
Scholarships
Biological Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Business School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Economic, Social and Political Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Education School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Engineering Global Talent Scholarship
Up to 5 scholarships of £2,000 are available to international students for the first 3 years of study on an undergraduate degree within the School of Engineering.
Up to £2,000Geography and Environmental Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Health Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Law School Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Ocean and Earth Science Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Psychology Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
School of Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate International Scholarship
Up to £4,500 off the first year of tuition fees.
Southampton Arts and Humanities Deans Global Talent Scholarship
Successful applicants will get £10,000 towards their tuition fees.
Up to £10,000Southampton Chemistry Deans International Scholarship
If you are awarded this scholarship, you'll get £5,000 towards your tuition fees in your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Southampton Electronics and Computer Science Global Scholarship
There are 12 scholarships for £5000 each.
Up to £5,000Southampton Physics and Astronomy Achievement Scholarship
The scholarships are renewable for subsequent years of study (subject to continuing academic performance) for up to £20,000 total. There are 10 stipend scholarships of £5,000.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Professional mathematician
- Statistician
- Economist
- Researcher
- Operational research analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £26,500 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Southampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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