Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics with a Year of Study Abroad (MMORS)

Course structure

 

This is a five year, full-time course. In each year of the programme, you will take modules to the value of 120 credits. In the first year there are compulsory modules in Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Computing in addition to a range of optional modules.

 

The core modules in Year 2 continue to build your foundational understanding of Mathematics and Statistics, and the subject of Operational Research is introduced.

 

If you wish to study abroad in a non-English speaking country, it is expected that you will study some appropriate language modules in both of Years 1 and 2.

 

Year 3 is spent at a university abroad. At least 50% of your time is spent studying Mathematics modules.

 

Year 4 includes a large number of optional modules allowing students to focus on the areas of Pure Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics that they particularly enjoy.

 

Year 5 includes a core 40 credit research dissertation in a topic of your choice, supervised by a leading expert. Research training is enhanced and there are a number of advanced optional modules.

 

The classification of your degree is based on the grades you achieve in the modules that you take in years two, four and five and the Year of Study Abroad.

 

The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2022/2023 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2022.

 

Year one
In Year One most modules are compulsory but there is an element of choice allowing you to select between modules in Mechanics and Finance. The modules in Mathematics cover the foundation areas of Calculus, Algebra, Analysis, Computing and Statistics.

 

You are allowed to replace some mathematics modules with language modules if you plan to study in a non-English speaking country.

 

Students are required to achieve a 50% average to continue their studies onto year two of this scheme. If they do not achieve a 50% average, they will be transferred to the four year MMORS Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics degree scheme i.e. without the year of study abroad.

 

Much of Year One is common to all of our degree schemes so transfer to another Mathematics degree is normally possible at the end of year one.

 

Year two
In Year Two you will take 120 credits in mathematics, 80 credits are core and the remaining 40 credits are chosen from a number of optional modules in Pure and Applied mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research modules.

 

The results of Year Two make up 10% of your final degree classification.

 

You can continue to take language modules if you intend to study in a non-English speaking country.

 

You are required to achieve at least a 55% average and pass at least 100 credits to continue your studies on the MMORS degree scheme.  Students who fail to do so will be transferred to the BSc Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics with a Year of Study Abroad degree scheme. You will have the opportunity to transfer between the year of study abroad scheme and the standard MMORS degree scheme until the January of Year Two.

 

In November of Year Two, representatives from the Global Opportunities Centre will visit the School of Mathematics and will present to students details of the various universities around the world that our students can attend. There will also be presentations by students who have already completed their year of study abroad. Subsequently students choose their top three choices of university that they wish to attend; allocations are made according to their degree average and so as to maximise the number of students attending a university of their choice.

 

At the end of Year Two you have the opportunity to transfer to the three year BSc Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics degree scheme. You may also transfer to BSc Mathematics if you have selected the appropriate optional Year Two modules.

 

Year three: Sandwich year
Year Three is spent at a university abroad. Typical destinations are Canada, Australia and the United States of America as well as many European countries.

 

You are still entitled to apply for student loans and the tuition fee is only 15% of the usual tuition fee.

 

You will study a variety of modules of which at least 50% should be related to Mathematics. Your marks achieved abroad will be converted to UK marks using standard Cardiff University conversion tables. These marks will contribute 80% of the mark for your year of study abroad. The remaining 20% will be based on a presentation you will give upon return to Cardiff, and a viva examination. This will cover the courses studied while abroad, and a summary of your experiences, both cultural and academic.

 

Year four
There are no core modules in Year Four. The modules in Year Four are closely aligned to the research interests of the School. 120 credits of optional modules are chosen. There are a broad range of optional modules, enabling you to focus on areas of particular interest. At least 50% of your year four modules should be in the areas of Operational Research or Statistics.

 

The results of year four make up 30% of your final degree classification.

 

Students at the end of Year Four can choose to graduate with a BSc degree.

 

Year five
In Year Five the course develops research training and enhanced mathematical skills. There is also a major piece of project work, in which you will apply the knowledge and skills learnt in the first four years of the degree to tackle some practical or theoretical problems. This gives you the opportunity to develop presentation and communication skills, in addition to applying your mathematical skills to a research topic of your choice.

 

Training for the dissertation will be provided at the beginning of Year Five with a number of additional lectures covering research and communication skills.

 

There are a range of optional modules available in Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research.

 

The results of Year Five make up 50% of your final degree classification.

GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.

 

IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

 

TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with minimum scores of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading and 20 for speaking.

 

PTE Academic
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.

 

Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.

Tuition fees for 2022 entry

Fees for home status

• £9,000    

 

Fees for overseas status

• £23,450

You can use your MMORS in Mathematics Operational Research and Statistics with a Year Abroad as a pathway to the workforce where you may meet our alumni working in a variety of fields such as data science, operational research, internet technology, medicine, banking, logistics, risk management, and marketing. Or, you might choose to widen your career options to include a range of related fields by completing a PhD in mathematics, the sciences, computing or engineering.

 

Maths Careers Support

 

In the Spring semester of your first year, there are a range of masterclasses available to you to help support your future career prospects. The classes cover work experience, CV and covering letters, application forms, interview techniques, and an introduction to LinkedIn.

 

We have a regularly-updated student jobs board featuring a range of volunteering, internship, placement, and graduate opportunities. Plus, we organise a full programme of student and employer presentations every year with employers, such as Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, PwC, Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, Sainsburys, Network Rail, GSK, Office of National Statistics, Welsh Government, the MOD, Welsh Water, and the Met Office.

 

The School of Mathematics also has a Careers Management Skills Programme, presentations by students returning from industry and a range of sponsored prizes awarded for academic achievement.