Operational Research and Data Science 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

09 Sep, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Statistics and Operational ResearchMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Statistics and Operational Research

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 11th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
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.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Statistics and Operational Research

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 11th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
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.

Admission Requirements

67+
3.2+
6.5+
92+
176+
120+
You'll need a 2.1 degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, physics.

09 Sep 2026
1 Year
Sep

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