Operational Research and Finance (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Southampton |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

19 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

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, 2026).
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.

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, 2026).
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.

Admission Requirements

92+
6.5+
67+
3.2+
176+
120+
You'll need a 2.1 degree in a subject which must include quantitative study such as maths, computer science, quantitative economics, engineering, physics or statistics.

19 Aug 2026
1 Year
Sep

Scholarships

Selecting the right scholarship can be a daunting process. With countless options available, students often find themselves overwhelmed and confused. The decision can be especially stressful for those facing financial constraints or pursuing specific academic or career goals.

To help students navigate this challenging process, we recommend the following articles:

More programmes from the university

Postgrad Programmes 567

About QS TopUniversities.com

TopUniversities.com is QS's trusted student decision platform, built on QS's globally recognised higher education expertise. It brings together the QS World University Rankings, the QS World University Rankings by Subject, trusted university insights and data, information provided by universities, career insights, scholarships, QS Events and QS Apply to help prospective students make higher education decisions with confidence.

QS Career Match is a part of QS TopUniversities.com, helping students connect their career ambitions with the subjects and universities that can help them get there.