MORSE BSc
UCAS course code
Start date
27 September 2027
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Department
Department of Statistics
Duration
3 years full-time
Course overview
Our accredited MORSE degree balances mathematical theory and its practical applications, with subject specialists from the departments of Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Business School teaching core modules.
- Flexible module choice from four departments (Business School, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics): You are able to design your personalised curriculum in Year 3, either by emphasising one or two of the MORSE subject areas or by following a more varied module combination from across the four partner departments. Up to 25% of your normal load from the second year can even be from other departments, such as Computer Science or the Language Centre.
- Actuarial and Royal Statistical Society Accreditations: Actuaries use mathematics and statistics to assess risks. To qualify as a Chartered Actuary, one would normally need to pass ten Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) exams. Current students can gain from a number of actuarial exams. The course is also accredited by the Royal Statistical Society which means, with suitable module choices, you will be able to qualify as a Chartered Statistician after five years of relevant work experience.
- Academic support: We have an established support system to help you with the transition into higher education, including a refresher course and small group support classes. For example, during Year 1, your mathematics homework will be marked by a supervisor who will discuss the feedback with you in small groups.
- Option to add Year in Industry or ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Abroad Year: You may choose to spend an intercalated year in an approved industry, business or university between your last two years at ¹û¶³´«Ã½, subject to availability and to satisfactory academic performance. You will be supported by a Senior Careers Consultant or the ¹û¶³´«Ã½ Abroad Team during the application process.
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Modules
The first two years of the MORSE degrees follow a (mainly) fixed set of courses, laying the foundations of the four main subjects. For part of the second year, and the whole of the third, students are free to choose from a wide range of topics. Final year students can elect to specialise in one or two of the main subject areas or can continue a balanced programme by selecting topics from all four departments.
Year One: The compulsory modules in year one concentrate on the underlying mathematical ideas. You also study foundational material from economics and Operational Research (OR).
Year Two: In year two statistics, economics and OR are developed further, and there is a wide range of optional modules.
Final years: The third year includes optional modules on advanced probability, statistical modelling, and financial and actuarial mathematics.
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