BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics, a mathematics, operational research, statistics and economics degree centred on combining mathematics, statistics, operational research and economics. Core topics include Programming, Signal Processing, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Environmental Analysis, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The three-year programme includes a compulsory independent project in the final year. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Calculus I, Calculus II, Computational Mathematics, Introduction to Statistics, and Principles of Macroeconomics, alongside optional microeconomics modules. The second year progresses with compulsory study in Analysis, Econometrics with Big Data, Introduction to Operational Research, Partial Differential Equations, Statistical Inference, and Statistical Modelling I, while offering optional modules like Algorithms, Dynamic Macroeconomics, Introduction to Management, Operations Management, and Stochastic Processes. The final year comprises compulsory modules in Mathematical Programming, Mathematics Project, and Principles of Finance. Students can tailor their degree through a wide variety of optional modules spanning Advanced Partial Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Design and Analysis of Experiments, Further Number Theory and Cryptography, Futures and Options, Hilbert Spaces, International Banking, Machine Learning, Numerical Methods, Numerical Partial Differential Equations, Optimization, Project Management, Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology, Statistical Modelling II, Structure and Dynamics of Networks, Survival Models, and Topics in Macroeconomics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA or AABB including Mathematics (grade A) IB: Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6 points from Higher Level Mathematics (Preferred Mathematics module is Analysis and Approaches, but Applications and Interpretation also considered)
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 640 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 87 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 36%
- South East: 43%
- South West: 8%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Calculus I
- Calculus II
- Computational Mathematics
- Core Skills for Mathematicians I
- First Year Mathematics Workshop
- Introduction to Statistics
- Linear Algebra I
- Linear Algebra II
- Principles of Macroeconomics
- Foundations of Microeconomics
- Principles of Microeconomics
- Analysis
- Core Skills for Mathematicians II
- Econometrics with Big Data
- Introduction to Operational Research
- Partial Differential Equations
- Statistical Inference
- Statistical Modelling I
- Algorithms
- Dynamic Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Management
- Operations Management
- Stochastic Processes
- Mathematical Programming
- Mathematics Project
- Principles of Finance
- Advanced Partial Differential Equations
- Complex Analysis
- Complex and Integral Transform Methods
- Computational Statistical Inference
- Design and Analysis of Experiments
- Further Number Theory and Cryptography
- Futures and Options
- Geometry and Data
- Hilbert Spaces
- International Banking
- Machine Learning
- Numerical Methods
- Numerical Partial Differential Equations
- Optimization
- Project Management
- Relativity, Black Holes and Cosmology
- Statistical Methods in Insurance
- Statistical Modelling II
- Structure and Dynamics of Networks
- Survival Models
- Topics in Macroeconomics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics at University of Southampton earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £56,500. The £43,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Mathematics.
What do graduates of BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics at University of Southampton do next?
92% 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 at University of Southampton?
78% 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 at University of Southampton?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics at University of Southampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations.
How many students continue on BSc Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics at University of Southampton?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.