MORSE BSc (UCAS GLN0)
Find out more about our MORSE degree at Warwick
Our MORSE degree balances mathematical theory and its practical applications, with subject specialists from the departments of Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Warwick Business School teaching core modules.
General entry requirements
A level typical offer
For applicants taking Further Mathematics:
A*A*A to include A* A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics
Or
A*AA to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics and one of the following:
- STEP (grade 2)
- TMUA (score 5.0)
- AEA (Distinction)
Or
A*A*A*A to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics
For applicants taking neither A level nor AS level Further Mathematics:
A*A*A* to include A* in Mathematics
Or
A*AA to include A* in Mathematics and one of the following:
- STEP (grade 2)
- TMUA (score 5.0)
- AEA (Distinction)
Please note, this course may assume knowledge from A level Further Mathematics. We advise that you undertake independent study, using for example the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme (AMSP), before starting your course.
A level contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is
A*A*B, including A* in Mathematics and A* in Further Mathematics
Or
A*AB including A*, A in Mathematics and Further Mathematics (any order), plus grade 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA. See if you’re eligible.
If you are not taking Further Mathematics, the typical contextual offer is
A*A*A in three A levels to include A* in Mathematics
Or
A*AB to include A* in Maths plus either grade 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA.
General GCSE requirements
This section only applies to those who has studied GCSE as part of their curriculum. For those whose school curriculum did not include taking the GCSEs, please see the section below.
You will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
IB typical offer
39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches'
Or
38 overall to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches' and one of the following:
- STEP (grade 2)
- TMUA (score 5.0)
- AEA (Distinction)
Or
39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations'
Or
38 overall to include 6 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations' and one of the following:
- STEP (grade 2)
- TMUA (score 5.0)
- AEA (Distinction)
IB contextual offer
We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria. The typical contextual offer is 37, including 7 in Higher Level Mathematics ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or 'Applications and Interpretations') or 36 overall including 6 in Higher Level Mathematics ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or 'Applications and Interpretations'), plus 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA /Distinction in AEA. See if you’re eligible.
General GCSE requirements
This section only applies to those who has studied GCSE as part of their curriculum. For those whose school curriculum did not include taking the GCSEs, please see the section below.
You will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
BTEC
Level 3 BTECs will be considered alongside two A Levels including A Level Mathematics.
Scotland Advanced Highers
A1 in Advanced Higher Mathematics, A in one additional subject at Advanced Higher, and AAA in three additional Highers subjects.
Welsh Baccalaureate
A* in A level Mathematics, A* in A level Further Mathematics, B in a third A level, and C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Or
A*, A in A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics (in any order), B in a third A level, C in the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, and 2 in STEP/5.0 in TMUA/ 2 in STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA.
Access to Higher Education Diplomas
We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis.
Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in 12 Level 3 Credits. We may also require subject specific credits or an A level to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma to fulfil essential subject requirements.
General GCSE requirements
This section only applies to those who has studied GCSE as part of their curriculum. For those whose school curriculum did not include taking the GCSEs, please see the section below.
You will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept. We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
International qualifications
Additional information
Applicants who are retaking or currently in a gap year are welcome to apply. If the Further Mathematics grade was achieved two years or more before entering university, applicants may be required to take the Further Mathematics exams again in the current academic year.
Native language A levels subjects are accepted as one of the three A level subjects. Please contact stats.ug.admissions@warwick.ac.uk if you have any questions.
Subject-specific international qualification requirements
Please consult the Departmental websiteLink opens in a new window for advice.
English Language requirements
All applicants have to meet our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.
This course requires: Band B
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Frequently asked questions
Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the contextual data criteria.
Differential offers will usually be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.
All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only).
Find out more about standard offers and conditions for the IFP.
We welcome applications for deferred entry.
We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.
Course overview
MORSE balances mathematical theory and its practical applications with teaching from subject specialists from the departments of Mathematics, Statistics, Economics and Warwick Business School.
You will learn through a combination of lectures, small-group tutorials and practical sessions based in the Statistics Department's well-equipped undergraduate computing laboratory.
You can also take modules from outside the Statistics Department, for example from Computer Science or the Language Centre. We also work with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries to design modules that can lead to exemptions for some Actuarial Exams.
Actuarial Exemptions
Information about possible exemptions for professional actuarial examinations for students on this course can be found in the Departmental webpageLink opens in a new window.
- Read more about undergraduate courses in Statistics.Link opens in a new window
- Read more about this course.Link opens in a new window
Study abroad
We support student mobility through study abroad programmes and all students have the opportunity to apply for an intercalated year abroad at one of our partner universities.
The Study Abroad TeamLink opens in a new window based in the Office for Student Opportunity offers support for these activities, and the Department's dedicated Study Abroad Co-ordinator can provide more specific information and assistance.
Core modules
The first two years of the MORSE degrees follow a (mainly) fixed set of courses, laying the foundations of the four main subjects. For part of the first two years, and the whole of the third, students are free to choose from a wide range of topics. Final year students can elect to specialise in one or two of the main subject areas or can continue a balanced programme by selecting topics from all four departments.
Year One: The compulsory modules in year one concentrate on the underlying mathematical ideas. You also study basic material from economics and OR.
Year Two: In year two the statistics, economics and OR are developed further, and there is a wide range of optional modules. At the end of year two, you finalise your choice between the three-year MORSE degree and the four-year MMORSE (the latter requiring you averaged of least 60%).
Final years: The third year includes optional modules on advanced probability, statistical modelling, and financial mathematics
Year One
Year Two
Year Three
The third (final) year of the BSc has no compulsory modules, so you can specialise in your chosen area(s).
Optional modules
Optional modules can vary from year to year. Example optional modules may include:
Assessment
You will be assessed by a combination of closed and open-book examinations, continuous assessment and project work, depending on your options.
The first year counts 10%, the second year 30% and the third year 60% towards the final BSc degree mark.
Teaching
You will learn from a combination of lectures, small-group tutorials and practical sessions based in the Statistics Department's well-equipped undergraduate computing laboratory. Many core modules are designed specifically with MORSE students in mind. These cover the technical intricacies of theoretical subjects, while emphasising their modern applications.
Core modules are taught by staff from all four partner departments, and involve deriving theorems, optimisation, quantitative reasoning and modelling complex systems. MMORSE students work on their own research project under the guidance of a lecturer or professor.
In most of recent years, Overseas and European students form at least one-third of the intake allowing our students to form lifelong, global friendship networks whilst at Warwick.
Class sizes
Class sizes vary from module to module. While selected optional modules may have smaller class sizes, some core modules may have over 300 students. Support classes for core modules usually consist of around 20 students.
Typical contact hours
Contact time is around 15 hours a week.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees cover the majority of the costs of your study, including teaching and assessment. Fees are charged at the start of each academic year. If you pay your fees directly to the University, you can choose to pay in instalments.
Undergraduate fees
On 4 November the UK government announced an increase in the tuition fee cap for Home students for academic year 2025/26. The University of Warwick’s Executive Board has consequently confirmed a change in fees from the previously advertised rate to £9,535.
Alongside the tuition fee increase, maintenance loans will also rise by 3.1%.
The University expects to increase fees for future years in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK government.
How are fees set?
The UK Government sets tuition fee rates.
To learn more about how the UK student fees and maintenance loans are set, please visit the UK Government websiteLink opens in a new window and UCASLink opens in a new window.
Undergraduate fees
If you are an overseas student enrolling in 2025-26, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:
- Band 1 – £26,290 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)
- Band 2 – £33,520 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Maths, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)
Tuition fees for 2026 entry have not been set. We will publish updated information here as soon as it becomes available, so please check back for updates about 2026 fee rates before you apply.
Fee status guidance
We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Students will be classified as Home or Overseas fee status. Your fee status determines tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available. If you receive an offer, your fee status will be clearly stated alongside the tuition fee information.
Do you need your fee classification to be reviewed?
If you believe that your fee status has been classified incorrectly, you can complete a fee status assessment questionnaire. Please follow the instructions in your offer information and provide the documents needed to reassess your status.
Find out more about how universities assess fee status.Link opens in a new window
Additional course costs
As well as tuition fees and living expenses, some courses may require you to cover the cost of field trips or costs associated with travel abroad.
For departmental specific costs, please see the Modules tab on this web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module CatalogueLink opens in a new window (please visit the Department’s website if the Module Catalogue hyperlinks are not provided).
Associated costs can be found on the Study tab for each module listed in the Module Catalogue (please note most of the module content applies to 2024/25 year of study). Information about module specific costs should be considered in conjunction with the more general costs below:
- Core text books
- Printer credits
- Dissertation binding
- Robe hire for your degree ceremony
Further information
Find out more about tuition fees from our Student Finance team and available funding from our Student Funding Support.
Scholarships and bursaries
Learn about scholarships and bursaries available to undergraduate students.
We offer a number of undergraduate scholarships and bursaries to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.
Find out more about funding opportunities for full-time students.Link opens in a new window
If you are an international student, a limited number of scholarships may be available.
Find out more information on our international scholarship pages.Link opens in a new window
You may be eligible for financial help from your own government, from the British Council or from other funding agencies. You can usually request information on scholarships from the Ministry of Education in your home country, or from the local British Council office.
Warwick Undergraduate Global Excellence Scholarship
We believe there should be no barrier to talent. That's why we are committed to offering a scholarship that makes it easier for gifted, ambitious international learners to pursue their academic interests at one of the UK's most prestigious universities.
We provide extra financial support for qualifying students from lower income families. The Warwick Undergraduate Bursary is an annual award of up to £2,500 per annum. It is intended to help with course-related costs and you do not have to pay it back.
As part of the 'City of Sanctuary' movement, we are committed to building a culture of hospitality and welcome, especially for those seeking sanctuary from war and persecution. We provide a range of scholarships to enable people seeking sanctuary or asylum to progress to access university education.
Further information
Find out more about Warwick undergraduate bursaries and scholarships.
Eligibility for student loans
Your eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality and residency status, your course, and previous study at higher education level.
Check if you're eligible for student finance.
Tuition Fee Loan
You can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your tuition fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you can receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won’t have to set up any payments.
Maintenance Loan for living costs
You can apply for a Maintenance Loan towards your living costs such as accommodation, food and bills. This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and whether you choose to live at home or in student accommodation.
If you’re starting a course on or after 1 August 2021, you usually must have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement SchemeLink opens in a new window to get student finance.
Tuition Fee Loan
If you are an EU student and eligible for student finance you may be able to get a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your fees. It is non-means tested, which means the amount you may receive is not based on your household income. The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you won't have to set up any payments.
Help with living costs
If you struggle to meet your essential living costs, our Student Funding team Link opens in a new windowwill be on hand to offer advice and support.
There are a number of options that may be available to you including government, bursary and/or hardship support. Warwick also has a number of bursaries and scholarships Link opens in a new windowthat you may be eligible to apply for.
Repaying your loans
You will repay your loan or loans gradually once you are working and earning above a certain amount. For students starting their course after 1 August 2023, the repayment threshold is £25,000. Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.
Find out more about repaying your student loanLink opens in a new window.
Placements and work experience
You may additionally choose to spend an intercalated year in an approved industry, business or university between your last two years at Warwick, subject to availability and to satisfactory academic performance.
Your career
Recent graduates have pursued job roles such as:
- Actuaries, economists and statisticians
- Software developers
- Chartered and certified accountants
- Finance and investment analysts
- Teachers
- Telecommunication designers
- Data scientists and engineers
- Academics
UK firms that have employed recent Warwick graduates from the Mathematics and Statistics Departments include:
- Adder Technology
- Astra Zeneca
- Amazon
- BlackRock International
- Merrill Lynch
- Brainlabs
- Civil Service
- Conduent
- Darktrace
- Deloitte
- Department of Health
- eBay
- Ford Motor Company
- Fore Consulting
- Goldman Sachs
- Government Actuaries
- Investec
- Jane Street Capital
- KPMG
- Lloyds
- MBDA
- Metaswitch
- Met Office
- Ministry of Justice
- RenaissanceRe (Syndicate 1458)
- Oxford Clinical Trials Unit
- Softwire
- Solid Solutions
- Sword Apak
- Ten10
- Towers Watson
- Xafinity
Supporting your career
Our department has a dedicated professionally qualified Senior Careers Consultant to support you. They offer impartial advice and guidance, together with workshops and events throughout the year. Previous examples of workshops and events include:
- Finding experience to boost your CV in Year One and Two
- Careers options with a degree in Statistics
- Warwick careers fairs throughout the year
- Interview skills for Statistics students
- Maths and Stats Careers Fair
Find out more about careers support at Warwick.Link opens in a new window
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- Mathematics and Statistics (BSc)
- Mathematics and Statistics (MMathStat)
- MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) (BSc)
- MMORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics)
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