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Operational Research at University of Southampton - UCAS

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Course summary

Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 40 and 7th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2023). Many prestigious organisations recruit our students because of the strong vocational training on this programme. You should be numerate, a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and enjoy problem-solving. A three-month project follows successful completion of the instructional component. Most projects involve either working on a placement or in partnership with a company or organisation ESF; EPSRC Masters training packages.

Modules

For a full list of compulsory and optional modules, please visit our website

Assessment method

Assessment is made using examinations, presentations, coursework assignments and a final dissertation.


How to apply

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your English meets our Band C: IELTS 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. For information on other accepted English language tests, please see the website.

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2.1 bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, physics.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/fees/postgraduate.page

Sponsorship information

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.

Operational Research at University of Southampton - UCAS