This course provides a solid foundation in the ideas and techniques of modern statistics and operational research.
Operational research, or management science, uses advanced statistical and analytical techniques to help organisations and individuals make decisions efficiently.
Working in this field, you might be:
- determining manpower and resources
- finding sequences in a supply and procurement chain
- developing customer profiles and segments
This four-year degree will give you a good grounding in gene...
This course provides a solid foundation in the ideas and techniques of modern statistics and operational research. <br/><br/>Operational research, or management science, uses advanced statistical and analytical techniques to help organisations and individuals make decisions efficiently. <br/><br/>Working in this field, you might be: <br/><br/><br/>- determining manpower and resources <br/><br/><br/>- finding sequences in a supply and procurement chain<br/><br/><br/>- developing customer profiles and segments <br/><br/><br/>This four-year degree will give you a good grounding in general mathematical theory and techniques. You’ll develop the skills, methods and ways of thinking you need to become a confident statistical analyst, able to tackle complex organisational problems using methods such as data collection, statistical modelling and simulation. <br/><br/>In most cases, youre free to switch between our different mathematics degrees at the end of year one if your interests change. You will also have the opportunity to complete a professional placement year or a year abroad between years two and three. You don’t need to commit to either of these options until the start of the second year, so there’s plenty of time to decide.<br/><br/>The MMORS shares the same core as our BSc in Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics but enables you to explore your areas of interest in greater depth, through optional modules, specialised year four modules and via a substantial research project. This course provides the ideal preparation for high-level entry into relevant professions, and is also a solid base for pursuing a research career.<br/><br/>In you final year you will complete a major piece of project work, which could include: <br/><br/><br/>- a survey of an existing area of mathematical theory not covered in taught modules <br/><br/><br/>- an introductory research project <br/><br/><br/>- the development of a piece of mathematical software <br/><br/><br/>Not only will you explore a research topic of your choice, but you will also develop the professional skills that graduate employers are looking for. <br/><br/>In most cases, youre free to switch between our different mathematics degrees at the end of year one if your interests change. You will also have the opportunity to complete a professional placement year or a year abroad. You don’t need to commit to either of these options until the start of the second year, so there’s plenty of time to decide.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site - Cardiff
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
252D
Institution Code
C15
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 36 36-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Maths or Maths Analysis and Approaches. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DD-DM in a BTEC Diploma in any subject and grade A in A-Level Maths. GCSE/National 4/National 5You must have or be working towards: - English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements. Extended ProjectA For applicants taking the EPQ qualification, an A in the EPQ can be recognised to lower the entry requirements by a single grade. For example, an AAB offer would be “AAB from 3 A-levels or ABB from 3 A-levels and a grade A in the EPQ”. Please note that any subject specific requirements must be met. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in place of one A-level at the A-level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements. A levelA,A,A A,A,B Must include grade A in Maths. T LevelAcceptance of T Levels for this programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Academic School. Consideration will be given to the T Level grade/subject and grades/subjects achieved at GCSE/Level 2. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,200 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |