MPhil Management science at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

The MPhil in Management Science requires a minimum of 12 months full-time or 21 months part-time study, following an approved scheme of research and coursework and submitting a thesis.

Faculty: Strathclyde Business School | Department: Department of Management Science | Duration: 12 months full-time or 21 months part-time (minimum) | Intake: Oct 2026 - Sep 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas are optimisation and analytics, simulation modelling, and risk and uncertainty. Full-time research students undertake a research methodology course in their first year, and the department runs an annual residential workshop and regular research seminars.

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Entry requirements

Strathclyde Business School research degrees: normally a first-class or upper second-class UK Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant business or social science subject. For PhD, a Masters degree or overseas equivalent is normally also expected, although there are often exceptions. Grades in independent research elements such as a dissertation are considered closely, and a strong result there may allow entry with a lower classification. Applicants without postgraduate training in business or social science research methods must first complete an MRes in Business & Management before progressing to the PhD. English language: IELTS (or equivalent Secure English Language Test) 6.5 with no element below 5.5, or study in English within the last five years. Application includes a research proposal using the faculty template.

Requirements published at faculty level.

Intake: Oct 2026 - Sep 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time or 21 months part-time (minimum)

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