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BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) (Industry) at Lancaster University

Lancaster University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

BSc Hons Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics, and Economics (MORSE) (Industry) is a coherent degree designed for those who wish to apply their mathematical skills to solve real-world problems in business and industry. The combination of these highly influential subjects will equip you with in-demand skills that employers highly value, preparing you for careers like a business analyst, data scientist, operational researcher or consultant, and opening doors to academic research opportunities. Our four-year degree begins by building your understanding of four main subjects.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology  |  Department: School of Mathematical Sciences  |  Duration: Full time 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time (includes a year in industry/placement)  |  Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Computing for Business Decision Making, Managing Uncertainty in Business, Matrices and Calculus, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Probability and Statistics. Year 2 core modules: Applied Data Science, Business Optimisation and Simulation, Forecasting and Machine Learning, Microeconomic Analysis, Multivariate Probability and Statistics. Year 3 core modules: Placement. Year 4 core modules: Advanced Optimisation and Simulation, Statistical Inference.

Career pathways

As a graduate of Lancaster, you will enjoy excellent employment prospects. Your qualification in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE), along with your problem-solving skills, analytical abilities, and organisational expertise, will make you highly desirable to employers in almost every industry and sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 45 Level 3 credits at Distinction, but you would need to have evidence that you had the equivalent of A level Mathematics grade A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A on a case-by-case basis. BTEC in combination with A levels: A level Mathematics grade A plus A level grade A in a second subject and BTEC at D, or plus BTEC(s) DD on a case-by-case basis. International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations). T levels: Only considered alongside A level Mathematics grade A. GCSE requirements: English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

International applicants: GBP 28,633 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source

Duration: Full time 4 years

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