Program Overview
The Statistics and Operational Research at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of mathematics & statistics. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Statistics and Operational Research programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Statistics and Operational Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Statistical Theory
- Statistical Regression Models
- Simulation; Methodology, Modelling and Consulting Skills
- Computing for Statistics
- Stochastic Modelling
- Dynamic and Integer Programming
- Likelihood and Generalised Linear Models
- Fundamentals of Optimization
- Stochastic Optimization
- Combinatorial Optimization
- Operational Research in the Airline Industry
- Operational Research in the Telecommunications
- Large Scale Optimization
- Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
- Risk Analysis
- Data Analysis
- Machine Learning & Pattern Recognition
- Clinical Trials
- Genetic Epidemiology
- Stochastic Models in Biology
- Credit Scoring and Data Mining
- The Analysis of Survival Data
- Categorical Data Analysis
- Nonparametric Regression
- Computing for Operational Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be successful a Statistics and OR analyst needs to enjoy problem solving and be keen to see the solutions implemented in practice. This requires communication and interpersonal skills, as well as mathematical skills. These skills will be developed during the course, but a prerequisite is to have a good first degree (e.g. a U.K. upper second) or equivalent, with a significant Mathematics component and some knowledge of Statistics.
In addition, success on the Statistics and OR MSc depends on whether you start with skills in the following two areas.
English skills
If your first language is not English or your first degree is not from a British University, you will need to provide evidence of your ability at spoken and written English. See the English Skills section for details of what is required.
Computing skills
It is important for a Statistics and OR practitioner to be able to use computers fluently to model and analyse new problems. This may involve using or adapting existing packages or using programming languages to develop new applications, and it is important to be interested in this and see it as a creative activity.
There are no formal entry requirements for computing skills, but if you have limited experience of computing we advise you to do some preliminary work before joining the course. See the Computing Skills section for recommendations.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 19,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Edinburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
University of Edinburgh (Universitas Academica Edinburgensis) is a historic and globally respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, founded in 1583, making it one of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2030-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 12 months