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    Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc)

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    Cardiff, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £30,700.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    70%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    120
    Credits

    Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University is a 120-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Cardiff, GB. Tuition is £30,700.

    About the program

    The program covers operational research methods including optimisation, simulation, queueing systems, decision theory, and inventory control, alongside applied statistics topics such as probability, estimation, hypothesis testing, regression, and multivariate methods. Students complete core modules, select options, and undertake a dissertation project often with industrial partners.

    Focus: both
    181 (QS World University Rankings) | 22 (Complete University Guide)
    Part-time option

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    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £15,000.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University is £30,700 across 120 required credits.
    Is Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University online or in-person?
    Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University is offered in-person.
    How long does Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University take to complete?
    Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University is structured around 1 year and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 honours degree
    How competitive is Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University?
    Operational Research and Applied Statistics (MSc) at Cardiff University reports an acceptance rate of approximately 70%.