Cardiff University - Cathays Park
Cardiff University - Cathays Park

49B Park Place, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Master of Science - Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Financial Risk

Master's Degree

Program Summary

The MSc in Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Financial Risk aims to equip individuals with the necessary analytical skills, methods, and ways of thinking to tackle and analyze complex organizational problems, help make better decisions, and become confident statistical analysts.

This course provides ideal training for those who wish to study risk models in greater depth, particularly for application to financial markets but also to other sectors.

Students will have the opportunity to undertake case studies and project work, allowing them to put their skills into practice and gain valuable experience in the field. The dissertation project, typically undertaken with an industrial partner, enables individuals to work with complex data in a creative manner and a problem-solving environment, as well as effectively communicate their ideas and findings.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Minimum GPA

65%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

62

Writing

62

Listening

62

Speaking

62

Program Intakes

Open date

July 2, 2024

Submission deadline

July 1, 2025

Open date

July 2, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Cost and Duration

Master's Degree

Program Level

1 year master's degree

Program Length

£13347 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£28200 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition