Overview

The Statistics and Operational Research course from Lancaster University provides a robust grounding and the development of research skills, you will identify a topic and plan your PhD research.

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You will also develop a versatile skill set including: advanced problem solving, programming, and a broad range of presentation and dissemination skills.

The remaining three years will be spent working on the PhD project guided by appropriate supervisory teams, whilst taking a range of training programmes and experiencing visits to world-leading universities.

Collaboration with the 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.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-03 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Statistics Operations Research View 131 other Masters in Statistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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58

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

1st class Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an undergraduate course with a substantial mathematical content
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Living costs

Lancaster

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660 - 1140 GBP / month

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