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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GL12

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

University of Southampton
Southampton, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,500Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BSc (Hons) Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (BSc MORSE) at University of Southampton. Based in Southampton, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Ranked 13th in the UK for statistics and operational research (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025), this degree will give you an excellent understanding led by academics at the forefront of their fields. 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. International tuition fees are £26,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Linear Algebra and Matrix Methods
Calculus and Differential Equations
Probability Theory and Distributions
Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing
Operational Research Modelling
Microeconomics and Macroeconomic Principles
Numerical Methods and Computational Mathematics
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
UCAS Code:GL12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Typical Offer: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB including Mathematics (grade A) plus grade A in the EPQ Offers typically exclude General Studies, Use of Mathematics and Critical Thinking. If STEP is taken alongside three A-levels then the offer will be AAB including grade A in Mathematics and grade 2 in STEP.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

Typical offer: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level, including grade 6 in ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’. (However, ‘Analysis and Approaches’ is preferred) International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£79,500

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Southampton

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£33,000£38,000
3 years£26,500£32,000£40,500
5 years£31,500£42,500£55,500

UK subject average: £33,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,000
UK average
£33,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 27% above UK average salary
This course
£42,500
UK average
£33,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH09-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Southampton

University of Southampton offers Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (BSc MORSE) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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