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Operational Research - PhD

University of Kent

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The Department for Analytics, Operations and Systems offers world class education and conducts internationally leading research in operational research, data analytics, operations management, information systems and sustainability.OverviewThe department is also known in the areas of soft OR, research metrics, big data, data envelopment analysis, and environmental management. We welcome student research projects on a variety of topics including:Location analysisRouting problemsCritical ... READ MORE

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Full time | Canterbury Campus | 3 years | 25-SEP-23

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71^st / 95

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47^th

CUG subject ranking
37^th

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25-SEP-23

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3 years

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Applicants should hold a 2.1 at undergraduate level and a Merit at Master’s level in a relevant discipline, from a UK or other approved university and/or equivalent. You must submit a research proposal of approximately 1,500 words on your intended topic. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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University of Kent, Canterbury

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47th

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22 FEBRUARY

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The University of Kent understands students’ passion to progress. Whether gaining advanced skills or joining a global academic research community is their driver, its networks and facilities will help them achieve their ambitions. The university is a leading international higher education institution, with a reputation for academic excellence and the unofficial title of the UK’s ‘European university’. With postgraduate centres in Paris and Brussels alongside the Canterbury and Medway main campuses, students will find that the university is the perfect place to sharpen their focus and broaden their horizons as they continue their studies. The university is dedicated to both geographic and lifestyle flexibility, with the majority of its courses available to complete on part or full-time basis in addition to a cross-border learning journey.