Our accredited 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.

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Flexible module choice from four departments (Business School, Economics, Mathematics and Statistics): You are able to design your personalised curriculum in Year 3, either by emphasising one or two of the MORSE subject areas or by following a more varied module combination from across the four partner departments. Up to 25% of your normal load from the second year can even be from other departments, such as Computer Science or the Language Centre.
Actuarial and Royal Statistical Society Accreditations: Actuaries use mathematics and statistics to assess risks. To qualify as a Chartered Actuary, one would normally need to pass ten Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) exams. As a BSc MORSE student, you can gain exemptions from a number of actuarial exams. The course is also accredited by the Royal Statistical Society which means you will be able to qualify as a Chartered Statistician after five years of relevant work experience.
Academic support: We have an established support system to help you with the transition into higher education, including a refresher course and small group support classes. For example, during Year 1, your mathematics homework will be marked by a supervisor who will discuss the feedback with you in small groups.
Option to add Year in Industry or Study Abroad Year: You may 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. You will be supported by a Senior Careers Consultant or the Study Abroad Team during the application process.

Entry requirements

A levels

A level typical offer

For applicants taking A level Further Mathematics

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

A*A*A to include A* A* in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

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)

A*A*A*A to include A* A (in any order) in Mathematics and Further Mathematics

For applicants taking AS level Further Mathematics

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

A*A*Aa to include A* in Mathematics and a in AS Further Mathematics

A*AA to include A* in Mathematics and one of the following:

STEP (grade 2)

TMUA (score 5.0)

AEA (Distinction)

For applicants taking neither A level nor AS level Further Mathematics

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

A*A*A* to include A* in Mathematics 

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

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.

If you are not taking Further Mathematics, the typical contextual offer is 

A*A*A in three A levels to include A* in Mathematics

A*AB to include A* in Maths plus either grade 2 in any STEP/5.0 in TMUA/Distinction in AEA.

See if you're eligible.

General GCSE requirements

Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. 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 Baccalaureate (IB) typical offer

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Analysis and Approaches'

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)

39 overall to include 7 in Higher Level Mathematics 'Applications and Interpretations'

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)

International Baccalaureate (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

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.

Other UK qualifications

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

The typical offer can be met by achieving any ONE of the following:

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

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/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 generally require A level Mathematics to be studied alongside the Access to Higher Education Diploma.

General GCSE requirements

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 English language requirements

This course requires:

Band A

Additional information

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. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of this course, we are flexible about personal statements. In particular, there is no requirement for the personal statement to be directed at the course.

All applicants have to meet our English Language requirements. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at Warwick.

Frequently asked questions

Does Warwick make contextual offers?

Warwick may make differential offers to students in certain circumstances, such as those who have participated in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the University’s contextual data criteria. These offers are usually one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.

Do you offer foundation programmes?

All students who successfully complete the Warwick International Foundation Programme (IFP) and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme, for selected courses only. Further details are available in the standard offer and conditions for the IFP.

Can I take a gap year before starting my course?

Yes, Warwick welcomes applications for deferred (gap year) entry.

Will I need to interview for this course?

Warwick does not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on the UCAS application, including predicted and achieved grades, the personal statement, and the school reference.

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 second year, 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 foundational material from economics and Operational Research (OR).

Year Two: In year two statistics, economics and OR are developed further, and there is a wide range of optional modules.

Final years: The third year includes optional modules on advanced probability, statistical modelling, and financial and actuarial mathematics.

Note that the module catalogue is subject to change for future years of study, as we evolve our courses in response to the latest developments in academia and industry.

Year 1

Year 2

At least one of Mathematical Economics 1A, Economics 2, Economics 2: Microeconomics, or Economics 2: Macroeconomics

You will choose at least one of three key modules in economics (those wishing to take both Economics 2: Microeconomics and Economics 2: Macroeconomics take the single module Economics 2).

The choice will provide you with a sense of the importance of strategic considerations in economic problem solving. You will see that simple, intuitive principles, formulated precisely, can go a long way in understanding the fundamental aspects of many economic problems. You will also have the flexibility to tailor the specific area of economics to your own interests: Mathematical Economics 1A focuses on game theory, Economics 2: Microeconomics focuses on microeconomics from the points of view of consumers, producers, and competing firms, and Economics 2: Macroeconomics covers a collection of macroeconomic topics such as labour markets, exchange rates, fiscal and monetary policy, and the relationship between unemployment and inflation.

Year 3 Additional modules

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee

£9,790

On 26 November 2025, the UK government announced that the tuition fee cap for UK undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year would increase to £9,790 from the 2025-26 rate of at £9,535.

Students who qualify for government-regulated fees are classed as ‘Home’ students for fees purposes. In future years, fees for continuing students may be subject to an increase in fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government (if permitted by law or government policy).

How are fees set? 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.

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.

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Funding your studies

Eligibility for student finance (including the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE)Link opens in a new window) will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality, residency status, course, and previous level of study.

The information below is based on the package of financial support available to students starting their course in 2026.

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Tuition Fee Loan

Eligible Home students residing in England can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, which is not based on household income, to cover your tuition fees
The Loan is paid directly to the University so, if you choose to take the full Tuition Fee Loan, you will not need to set up any payments

Maintenance Loan for living costs

You can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help with your living costs, such as accommodation, food, books and bills
This loan is means-tested, so the amount you receive is partially based on your household income and if you choose to live at home or away from home
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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 (on Student Finance England’s Plan 5), you will repay when your income is over £25,000 a year.

Repayments will be taken directly from your salary if you are an employee. If your income falls below the earnings threshold or you stop working, your repayments will stop until your income goes back up above this figure.

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Home students residing outside of England Part-time work Financial support The Warwick Bursary

Provides additional financial support for qualifying Home students from lower income families of up to £2,500 for eligible students
This bursary is paid directly into your bank account in three equal termly instalments to help with the costs of studying
There is no application for this bursary as your details will be provided directly from the student support awarding bodies (Student Finance England, Student Finance Northern Ireland, and Student Awards Agency Scotland)

Other scholarships and bursaries Hardship funds Does the department offer any specific scholarships and bursaries?

Overseas

Tuition fee

If you are an overseas student enrolling in 2026-27, your annual tuition fees will be as follows:

Band 1 – £27,870 per year (classroom-based courses, including Humanities and most Social Science courses)

Band 2 – £35,530 per year (laboratory-based courses, plus Mathematics, Statistics, Theatre and Performance Studies, Economics, and courses provided by Warwick Business School, with exceptions)

Overseas Tuition fees for 2027-28 academic year have not been set. In future years, fees for continuing students may be subject to an increase in fees in line with an inflationary uplift. Please check our website for updates about 2027-28 fee rates before you apply.

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, please visit our Student Funding webpage for guidance for students ordinarily resident outside of England.

Fee status guidance

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Funding your studies

Eligibility for student finance will depend on certain criteria, such as your nationality, residency status, course, and previous level of study. The information below is based on the package of financial support available to students starting their course in 2026.

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Tuition Fee Loan (eligible EU students)

Eligible European Union (EU) Undergraduates can apply for a loan to help with the cost of Tuition Fees. Eligible EU students who meet additional residency criteria may also be eligible for a loan to assist with living costs. For more information please see Student Finance for Undergraduates - EU StudentsLink opens in a new window.

Part-time work International scholarships

If you are an international student, 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.

A number of scholarship opportunities are open to full-time undergraduate students. These include sporting and musical bursaries, and scholarships offered by commercial organisations.

Discover our full range of scholarships and bursaries

Hardship funds

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 the course web page for the list of core and optional core modules with hyperlinks to our Module Catalogue.

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 2025/26 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

Are there any course specific costs?

Please check with the department.

Teaching and learning

Teaching

You will learn from a combination of lectures, small-group tutorials and practical sessions supported by 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 across the four partner departments, and involve deriving theorems, optimisation, quantitative reasoning and modelling complex systems.

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 Typical contact hours Assessment Study abroad

Option to add Year in Industry or Study Abroad Year. You may 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. You will be supported by a Senior Careers Consultant or the Study Abroad Team during the application process.

Careers

Career pathways

Recent graduates of the Statistics Department 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

Careers support

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.

Placements and work experience

Our Student Opportunity (Careers) department offer a wide range of workshops, from developing confidence and interview techniques to learning how to articulate what you have to offer in order to impress potential employers. Online resources are also available, including training in drafting CVs and covering letters, practice aptitude and psychometric tests, practice online interviews, and other resources to help you research job opportunities. The myAdvantage databaseLink opens in a new window also advertises job, placement and internship vacancies that are from employers who are targeting Warwick students for their recruitment.

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.

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Life at Warwick

This is where your journey begins. Our campus is the heart of it all. It’s more than just a campus - it's the places you visit, the people you meet, the fun that you have; the experiences you have here will be transformative.

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Day in the life

Our campus

Within a close-knit community of staff and students from all over the world, discover a campus alive with possibilities.

Our campus is where all the elements of your student experience come together in one place. You won't be short of ways to spend your time on campus - whether it's visiting Warwick Arts Centre, using our incredible sports facilities, socialising in our bars, nightclub and cafés, or enjoying an open-air event. Or if you need some peace and quiet, you can explore lakes, woodland and green spaces just a few minutes’ walk from central campus

Follow our students around campus on our social channels to see their experiences first-hand.

Teaching facilities

Our campus is designed to cater for all of your learning needs. You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.

Oculus,  our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas
The  University Library
Different study spaces offering you flexible individual and group study spaces, computers, printing and scanning facilities, multimedia resources and more

Supporting you

Our continuous support network is here to help you adjust to student life and to ensure you can easily access advice on many different issues. These may include managing your finances and workload, and settling into shared accommodation. We also have specialist disability and mental health support teams.

Accommodation Societies

Societies and sports play a huge part in community life at Warwick. With over 300 to choose from, getting involved is one of the easiest ways to make friends and share in experiences. Whether you’re into films, martial arts, astronomy, gaming or musical theatre, you can instantly connect with people with similar interests.

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Why Warwick

Your university experience is defined by far more than your course or the career path you follow. At Warwick, it’s where you discover who you could become.

Warwick Rankings

74th

Warwick is ranked 74th in the world and top 10 in all major UK league tables

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92%

Of our research has been assessed to be 'world leading' or 'internationally excellent' in the Research Excellence Framework

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Gold

Awarded Gold in all categories

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Alumni

Our alumni community still call Warwick home. From a few hundred in 1965 to more than 310,000 alumni, and it's ever-growing.

As Warwick graduates, our students have access to employability support for two years after graduation, including access to careers appointments, job vacancies and professional networks.

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