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Operational Research and Finance MSc

University of Southampton

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Tuition fees

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£ 25,400per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, University Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

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Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 10,000 students from more than 130 countries.
Southampton is a truly global university. It has 350+ student-led clubs and societies, which provide great opportunities to build intercultural skills.
Specialist careers support and 400+ paid internships and work experience opportunities prepare international students for their future in the global job market.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Accounting & Finance

    22nd out of 102 2

    17th out of 65 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 233
    147 63%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    77.0 77%

    25th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    73rd

    11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 244
    171 70%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    40th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.16 79%

    29th

    7

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