Program Overview
The Financial Operational Research at The University of Edinburgh is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Financial 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
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Financial Operational Research programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Computing for OR and Finance
- Fundamentals of Optimization
- Fundamentals of OR
- Methodology, Modelling and Consulting Skills
- Financial Mathematics and Investment
- Financial Risk Management
- Simulation
- Stochastic Modelling
- Finance
- Industry
- Optimization
- Statistics
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 degree, or its international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as mathematics, engineering, computer science, physical or biological sciences, economics or business.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
