Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Econometrics (MORSE)

Entry requirements

To be accepted onto this programme a high standard in a mathematically-based undergraduate degree must have been achieved, equivalent to a UK upper second or first class degree.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This postgraduate degree is an ideal preparation for a career in economics, medicine, finance, insurance and industrial management. In the United Kingdom, there is a shortage of personnel who are highly qualified in statistics and operational research. This shortage is predicted to increase in the future.

Compulsory modules:

• Linear Programming
• Integer Programming
• Applied Statistics
• Introduction to Quantitative Finance
• Exotic Options, Bonds and Further Quantitative Finance
• Statistical Methods in Economics
• Research Skills
• MSc dissertation

Optional modules:

• Statistical Inference
• Medical Statistics
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Nonlinear Programming
• Muticriteria Decision Making
• Further Mathematical Finance
• Topics in Management Mathematics
• Research Frontiers and Current Topics in Statistics

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Information for international students

You will need to demonstrate you have a good level of written and spoken English with IELTS, TOEFL or alternative qualifications. IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band TOEFL 87 overall: with no less than 22 in Reading, 21 in Listening, 23 in Speaking, 21 in Writing

Fees and funding

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Qualification and course duration

MSc