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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i)

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the PhD Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-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
Stochastic Modelling and Simulation
Advanced Programming for Data Analysis
Industrial Problem Solving and Consultancy
Doctoral Research Project
Professional Skills and Knowledge Transfer
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 (3 years)£72,750

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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Lancaster University · Postgraduate

10% off feesscholarship value
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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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