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PostgraduateMaster of Research

Statistics and Operational Research

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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1 yearDuration
£24,250Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MRes Statistics and Operational Research at Lancaster University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This programme offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually. Collaboration with our industrial partners, such as BT, IBM and AstraZeneca, ensures that we produce a generation of highly skilled researchers prepared for careers in academia or industry. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Statistical Inference
Operational Research Methods and Applications
Research Design and Methodology
Programming for Data Analysis
Advanced Optimisation Techniques
Statistical Computing and Simulation
Industrial Problem Solving and Case Studies
Research Skills and Academic Communication
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,250

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£24,250

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Statistics and Operational Research as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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