Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics with a Year Abroad (BSc)

Program Overview

This four-year BSc program in Mathematics, Operational Research, and Statistics offers a comprehensive education in these fields. It includes a unique year abroad experience, providing students with global exposure and cultural immersion. The program prepares graduates for careers in various sectors, including finance, tech, science, and government, and offers excellent facilities and support for academic and personal growth.

Program Outline

Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics with a Year Abroad (BSc) - Course Information

Degree Overview:

This four-year program offers a broad and rigorous education in mathematics, operational research, and statistics. It also provides students with the unique opportunity to study abroad for a year at one of Cardiff University's partner universities, gaining valuable cultural experience and academic knowledge.

Objectives:

• To provide a thorough understanding of the fundamental concepts of mathematics, operational research, and statistics.
• To develop students' problem-solving and analytical skills, enabling them to tackle complex problems in both academic and professional settings.
• To equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue careers in a variety of sectors, including finance, tech, science, and government.
• To offer a rich and globally-minded educational experience through the year abroad program.

Outline:

Year One:

• Focuses on foundational mathematics, providing students with a solid understanding of core concepts in calculus, algebra, geometry, and probability theory.
• Offers optional modules in financial mathematics, statistics, computing, and operational research, allowing students to explore their interests and tailor the program to their specific goals.

Year Two:

• Deepens students' understanding of statistics and operational research.
• Features a wider range of optional modules, enabling further specialization in areas such as finance, real analysis, number theory, and differential equations.

Year Abroad:

• A year-long immersive experience, where students study at a partner university in Europe, Australia, Canada, or the USA.

Year Four:

• Provides students with considerable flexibility.
They can choose from a broad range of advanced modules to specialize in a particular area, or retain a broad range of interests by exploring several different areas.
• Offers the option to undertake an individual project, allowing students to apply their mathematical knowledge to a project of their choice and develop key transferable skills such as communication, research, and time management.

Assessment:

• Utilizes a variety of assessment methods, including written examinations, coursework assignments, problem-solving exercises, written reports, computer programs, oral presentations, and project work.
• Provides regular feedback through discussions in class, written comments on submitted work, and review of solutions to problems.

Teaching:

• Employs a combination of lectures, small-group tutorials, and examples classes to ensure interactive and engaging learning.
• Encourages independent learning through additional reading assignments and reflection on assessments and feedback.

Careers:

• Graduates are highly sought after in a wide range of sectors, including data science, operational research, internet technology, medicine, banking, logistics, risk management, and marketing.
• The program also prepares students for further postgraduate studies in related fields such as the sciences, computing, or engineering.
• Dedicated career support includes masterclasses in the first year, a regularly updated job board, and presentations from employers across various industries.

Other:

• The program features an innovative approach with a newly built, state-of-the-art facility, the Abacws building, designed specifically for interdisciplinary mathematics education.
• Up to 52% of the program can be delivered in Welsh language.
• Offers excellent facilities, including computer laboratories, libraries, and access to various learning resources.
• Provides a vibrant student community and a range of opportunities for extracurricular activities and engagement.

Fees for home status

We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in the second and subsequent years of a course as permitted by law or Welsh Government policy. Where applicable we will notify you of any change in tuition fee by the end of June in the academic year before the one in which the fee will increase.

Students from the EU, EEA and Switzerland

We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year. Learn more about the undergraduate fees for students from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. We are currently awaiting confirmation on tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.

Costs for sandwich years

During a sandwich year (e.g. year in industry, placement year or year abroad) a lower fee will apply.