Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics BSc (Hons)

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.Our 3-year programme will give you a foundation in the main areas of mathematics, such as:* algebra* calculus* differential equationsOperational 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 you’ll learn how to create models of the complex interactions in an economic system.This course will develop your abilities in:* problem-solving* logical argument* deductive reasoning* abstraction* generalisationAs part of this course you can:choose from a range of optional modules to follow your interestsdiscover a range of mathematical techniques, such as graphical networks, cost models, decision processes and statistical modellingsolve real-world problems using mathematics and other skillsuse our student centre, a dedicated learning and social space for maths studentsexplore mathematical and computational packages such as Python and the statistics package 'R'We'll teach you through a combination of lectures and workshops. Our staff are leading researchers in fields like game theory, healthcare modelling and experiment design.Southampton mathematics graduates are in great demand. Many employers look for graduates with strong problem-solving skills who can develop sound analytical arguments. Depending on your degree specialism, a wide range of career destinations are available including mathematician, statistician, actuary and financial analyst. Our graduates are employed by organisations including Deloitte, British Airways, IBM, Amazon UK and Formula 1 racing teams.