Study Operational Research and Data Science (MSc) at University of Southampton in the UK, Mathematical Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and 11th in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025). Many prestigious organisations recruit our students because of the strong vocational training on this programme. You should be numerate, a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills, and enjoy problem-solving. A three-month project follows successful completion of the instructional component. Most projects involve either working on a placement or in partnership with a company or organisation ESF EPSRC Masters training packages.

Which department am I in?

Mathematical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£26,200.00 (US$ 33,835) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Highfield Campus

University Road,

Southampton,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£26,200.00 (US$ 33,835) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

26/09/2026

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Highfield Campus

University Road,

Southampton,

SO17 1BJ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You'll need a 2.1 degree in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background such as mathematics, statistics, economics, engineering, computer science, physics.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.