StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Risk, MSc, Cardiff University

the United Kingdom

Cardiff University

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MScFull-time, Part-time1 - 3 yearSeptember--

About Operational Research, Applied Statistics and Risk, MSc - at Cardiff University

A unique MSc degree aimed at those who wish to study in greater depth risk models, particularly for applications to financial markets, but also to other sectors.

Tailor your learning

This course will give you the opportunity to study risk models in greater depth, particularly those models used in financial markets.

Develop highly transferrable skills

The skills you will develop are highly transferable for use within industry, business and the public sector.

Excellent links with industry

The School of Mathematics has excellent links with a number of organisations who employ Operational Researchers, Statisticians and Financial / Risk Modellers.

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

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

You will undertake case studies and project work which will give you the opportunity to put your skills into practice and provides valuable experience of working in the field. The dissertation project, typically undertaken with an industrial partner, will allow you to work with complex data in a creative manner and a problem-solving environment, as well as to communicate your ideas and findings effectively.

This is a one year full-time programme.

Notes about fees for this course

Please visit our website for the fees of this course. 

Full-time

Part-time

If you’re a home-fee paying student, you can apply for a £3,000 Master’s Excellence Scholarship from Cardiff University to help cover the cost of this programme.

Entry requirements

Please visit our website for the entry requirements of this course. 

Full-time

Part-time

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Fashion Event Management Master Degree

IIFM | Italian Institute of Fashion Management

Find out more

Political Science Bachelor of International Liberal Arts

International College of Liberal Arts (iCLA) at Yamanashi Gakuin University

Find out more

Materials Science and Nanotechnology MSc

University of Milano-Bicocca

Find out more

Finance and Investment MSc

The University of Edinburgh Business School

Find out more

Sustainability Management MSc

Webster Leiden Campus

Find out more

Creative Music Production & Sound Engineering BA (Hons), Cert HE

Catalyst - Institute for Creative Arts and Technology

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

Visual Arts

KdG University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Find out more

Law - GDL

Oxford Brookes University

Find out more

Graduate Diploma in Strategic Design

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at Cardiff University

There are 579 other courses listed from Cardiff University. A selection of these are displayed below:

Accounting and Finance MSc

Cardiff University

Find out more

Accounting and Finance PhD

Cardiff University

Find out more

Accounting and Finance BSc

Cardiff University

Find out more

Advanced Chemistry MSc

Cardiff University

Find out more
View all 579 courses at Cardiff University

Stay Ahead with the Latest Study Abroad Updates!

Join the StudyLink email list and never miss a chance to turn your study abroad dreams into reality!

  • Discover exciting opportunities from top universities worldwide
  • Get expert insights and higher education news to guide your choices
  • Receive exclusive tips, advice, and resources to make your journey smoother
Sign up now and take the first step toward your global education adventure!
Students with books and test tubes

Related Information

See other universities in Cardiff

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom

International Study Visa

As an international student you may require a valid visa to study at Cardiff University. Read more about the requirements in our Guide to the United Kingdom International Student Visa Requirements.