BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE)
About this course
BSc Hons Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE), a degree in Mathematics and Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics and Economics, bridges quantitative theory with business and industrial applications. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Policy Analysis, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum spans across three years, incorporating both individual and group project work alongside core and optional study pathways. The first year establishes core foundations through modules such as Computing for Business Decision Making, Managing Uncertainty in Business, Matrices and Calculus, Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, and Probability and Statistics. The second year progresses into specialised areas with compulsory study in Applied Data Science, Business Optimisation and Simulation, Forecasting and Machine Learning, Microeconomic Analysis, and Multivariate Probability and Statistics, alongside optional choices like Games and Strategic Behaviour and Macroeconomic Analysis. The final year delivers advanced training via core modules including Advanced Optimisation and Simulation and Statistical Inference, while offering a wide range of optional modules such as Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining, Behavioural Economics, Dynamic Modelling, Econometrics and Data Science in Economics, Environmental Statistics, Frontiers of Economics, Global Macroeconomics and Policy, International Trade and Business, Mathematical Finance, Medical Statistics, Negotiation Skills, Public Policy Analysis, and Statistical Learning and Prediction.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. This should include Mathematics grade A or Further Mathematics grade A. The overall offer grades will be lowered to AAB for applicants who achieve both Mathematics and Further Mathematics at grades AB, in either order. IB: 36 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Mathematics HL (either analysis and approaches or applications and interpretations)
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 89%: 24 offers from 27 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 5 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 54 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 26%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 9%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 32%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computing for Business Decision Making
- Managing Uncertainty in Business
- Matrices and Calculus
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Probability and Statistics
- Applied Data Science
- Business Optimisation and Simulation
- Forecasting and Machine Learning
- Microeconomic Analysis
- Multivariate Probability and Statistics
- Games and Strategic Behaviour
- Macroeconomic Analysis
- Advanced Optimisation and Simulation
- Statistical Inference
- Advanced Machine Learning for Data Mining
- Behavioural Economics
- Dynamic Modelling
- Econometrics and Data Science in Economics
- Environmental Statistics
- Frontiers of Economics
- Global Macroeconomics and Policy
- International Trade and Business
- Mathematical Finance
- Medical Statistics
- Negotiation Skills
- Public Policy Analysis
- Statistical Learning and Prediction
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £44,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £55,500. The £44,500 median after five years is £5,000 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University?
89% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 24 offers from 27 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) at Lancaster University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.