BSc in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) (Industry) (Full Time) BSc in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) (Industry) (Full Time) Lancaster University ../webroot/files/Institutions/cover_photo/1564984288Lancaster-University1.jpg
Course Description
Shifting markets and an ever-changing political landscape make for a complex world. Every organisation, whether industrial, financial or in government, needs to embrace technology and data to maximise what they deliver. Smartphone use, the role of social media data, risk planning, retail patterns... All of these can be counted and analysed. They can also help forecast the future, deciding what to invest in or what route to take. But this needs creative, technically competent and business-savvy people. The kind of graduates our MORSE degree produces.
We’ve combined the highly influential subjects of Mathematics, Operational Research and Economics into one coherent degree and added in a year of paid work experience in industry. It’s ideal if you’re a mathematically-gifted student who wants to use numbers to solve real-world problems in business and industry.
In your first year you’ll gain a strong foundation in mathematics, operations research, statistics and economics. You then tailor your programme, either developing a broad knowledge base or specialising in topics relevant to your future career.
Your third year is spent on a placement, giving you practical experience of a work environment and allowing you to apply and refine the skills and knowledge acquired in the first two years of study. You’ll be supported in finding a position with companies such as IBM, Lloyds Bank, Microsoft, PwC and the Bank of England.
Our world-class departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Economics, and Management Science all focus on applying mathematical theory in a practical context. As well as more traditional subjects such as mathematics, you will learn about business modelling, economic theory, statistics and analytics. MORSE shows how all these skills can come together to create better solutions to intricate problems.
You will graduate with an enviable array of quantitative and analytical skills. These are in high demand by industry, commerce, finance, the public sector, consulting and the government.
The University will use all reasonable effort to support you to find a suitable placement for your studies. While a placement role may not be available in a field or organisation that is directly related to your academic studies or career aspirations, all placement roles offer valuable experience of working at a graduate level and gaining a range of professional skills.
If you are unsuccessful in securing a suitable placement for your third year, you will be able to transfer to the equivalent non-placement degree scheme and would continue with your studies at Lancaster, finishing your degree after your third year. The University offers a range of shorter placement and internship opportunities for which you would be welcome to apply.
Course Content
Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme to complement your main specialism. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years. For more information about our teaching methods at Lancaster please visit our Teaching and Learning section.
The following courses do not offer modules outside of the subject area due to the structured nature of the programmes: Architecture, Law, Physics, Engineering, Medicine, Sports and Exercise Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine and Biomedical Science.
Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, and the University will make every reasonable effort to offer modules as advertised. In some cases changes may be necessary and may result in some combinations being unavailable, for example as a result of student feedback, timetabling, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes and new research.
Year 1
Core
Calculus
Further Calculus
Introduction to Management Science / Operational Research
Linear Algebra
Preparation for Placement
Principles of Economics A
Probability
Statistics
Statistics and Computing for Management
Year 2
Core
Business Modelling and Simulation
Linear Algebra II
Macroeconomic Analysis
Microeconomic Analysis
Optimisation
Probability II
Statistics II
Work Based Learning
Optional
Applied Economics
Consultancy Skills
Economic Policy
Game Theory
Introduction to Operations Management
IT in Organisations: Introduction to ERPs
Managing Business Information Systems
Project Management Tools & Techniques
Quality and Risk Management
Spreadsheet Modelling for Management
Supply Chain Management
Year 3
Core
Work Based Learning
Year 4
Core
Likelihood Inference
Work Based Learning
Optional
Advanced Spreadsheet Modelling
Bayesian Inference
Business Forecasting
Data Mining for Direct Marketing and Finance
Developing Business Information Systems
Development Economics
E-Business Management and Technology
Generalised Linear Models
Health Economics
Industrial Organisation
Innovative Developments in Operations Management
International Business
International Trade
Labour Economics
Machine Learning
Mathematics for Stochastic Finance
Medical Statistics: study design and data analysis
Monetary Macroeconomics
Project Management: Negotiation and Decision Support
Public Economics
Sports Economics
Stochastic Processes
Structuring Complex Problems
Time series analysis
Course Intakes
Location | Start Date | Fees | Duration | ||
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Classroom Bailrigg Lancaster Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster LA1 4YW, United Kingdom |
September, 2025
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4 years, Full Time |
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Entry Requirements
A Level AAA including A level Mathematics or Further Mathematics OR AAB including A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Subject Requirement A level Mathematics grade A
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6, English Language grade C or 4
IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.
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