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MSc - Master of Science
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).
This programme offers you a firm grounding in operational research and finance in preparation for careers in the financial sectors. You will develop an understanding of how operational research, statistical and optimisation techniques are applied to practical problems and gain many key workplace skills.
The summer project is a highlight and most involve working with an external organisation, with typical project sponsors including companies, charities and public services.
The breadth of experience offers an exciting and rewarding career in many financial organisations, enabling many Operational Research workers to progress to a career in general management. Moreover, the nature of the work brings an Operational Research and Finance graduate into early contact with senior management, and career advancement is typically rapid.
Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): To include examinations, presentations, coursework assignments and a final dissertation.
An upper-second class degree (or equivalent overseas qualification approved by the University) in a relevant discipline which must include some quantitative training. The programme requires numeracy skills, and is suited to students who enjoy problem solving. However, a first degree in Mathematics is not essential; a degree in business, computer science, quantitative economics, engineering, physics or statistics may be acceptable subjects if they have enough quantitative content.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,250 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£25,400 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£25,400 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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