PhD Statistics and Operational Research (STOR-i) at Lancaster University

Programme overview

This programme offers a ground-breaking approach to statistics and operational research, developed in conjunction with leading industrial partners. There are typically over ten fully funded places annually. Collaboration with our 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.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology | Department: School of Mathematical Sciences | Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 1st class Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in an undergraduate course with a substantial mathematical content. We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information. English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Home fee for 2026/27 (UK Research Councils standard fee level, full-time); the following year's fee is not yet set Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 3 - 4 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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