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Mathematics, Operational Research & Statistics with Professional Placement BSc (Hons)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Cardiff

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This course provides a solid foundation in the ideas and techniques of modern statistics and operational research. Operational research, or management science, uses advanced statistical and analytical techniques to help organisations and individuals make decisions efficiently. Working in this field, you might be: - determining manpower and resources - finding sequences in a supply and procurement chain- developing customer profiles and segments This four-year degree will give you a good grounding in general mathematical theory and techniques. You’ll develop the skills, methods and ways of thinking you need to become a confident statistical analyst, able to tackle complex organisational problems using methods such as data collection, statistical modelling and simulation. You’ll spend your third year gaining real-world experience in a paid mathematician and/or statistician role. In a competitive graduate job market, a placement can help you gain extra skills and experience to make you stand out from the crowd. It could help you to secure a permanent role after you graduate, as well as providing real-world context to support your studies. If you're not sure what career path to follow, it's a great opportunity to explore your options. It might help you make those all-important decisions about your future.Our current students are taking advantage of our strong industry links and completing exciting placements in:- HM Revenue & Customs- Ministry of Defence- NHS Wales- Nationwide- BAE Systems- IBMIf you complete the professional training period, you can be considered for the City and Guilds Senior Licentiateship Award (LCGI).Our degree schemes are flexible, so you're free to switch between our mathematics degrees at the end of year one if you decide not to take the placement year or your interests change.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 28,200per year

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University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University, PO Box 921, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3XQ, Wales

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mathematics

    38th out of 65 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 234
    152 65%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    29th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    58th

    10

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