Program Overview
The Operational Research at University of Southampton 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 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
- Tuition: GBP 17,220 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,350 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Southampton, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Problem Structuring
- Presenting Reports
- Visual Basic For Applications
- Statistical Methods
- Spreadsheet and Database Modelling
- Case Studies
- MSc Project
- Deterministic OR Methods
- Stochastic OR Methods
- Forecasting
- Healthcare Modelling
- Financial Portfolio Theory
- Nonlinear Optimisation
- Revenue Management
- Managing Uncertainty and Risk
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
First or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in a discipline which provides some quantitative training (e.g. computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics)
The OR approach usually centres on building a model of the system or problem of interest, followed by study of the model using a range of different quantitative techniques. The model building process is often the most challenging part of an OR project and clarifying poorly defined and unstructured problems, which requires a creative yet analytical mind, demands a range of skills.
An OR worker needs to be numerate, to enjoy problem-solving, and to have good communication and interpersonal skills. However a first degree in mathematics is not essential; students with degrees in geography, chemistry, economics, business studies, physics, engineering and naval architecture have all successfully completed the MSc programme at Southampton and gone on to obtain good jobs in OR.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,220 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,350 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,220 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,350 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southampton 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 University of Southampton
University of Southampton
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Southampton is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 26 September 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-30
- Language English
- Duration 12 months