Our online MSc in Applied Statistics is a conversion course, offering the opportunity to develop skills in statistics and data analysis even if you have never studied statistics before.
You’ll be supported through this programme by members of staff who work directly with industry to develop skills which are relevant to current areas of research including population health and medicine, animal and plant health, finance and business. Modules are delivered entirely online, giving students the flexibility to study at times that suit them. You’ll gain skills in:
Minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent
Mathematical training to A Level or equivalent standard
Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply
For Australia and Canada, normal degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted
For fees and funding options, please visit website to find out more
The online MSc in Applied Statistics will provide graduates with skills in the statistical analysis of data from a wide range of disciplines. These skills are required by many employers in sectors such as:
Compulsory classes
Foundations of Probability & Statistics
Data Analytics in R (20 credits)
Statistical Modelling & Analysis (20 credits)
Research project (60 credits)
Elective classes
You're required to take 60 credits of elective classes.
Data dashboards with Rshiny (10 credits)
Quantitative Risk Analysis
Survey Design & Analysis (10 credits)
Financial Econometrics
Financial Stochastic Processes
Medical Statistics (20 credits)
Effective Statistical Consultancy (10 credits)
Bayesian Spatial Statistics (10 credits)
Machine Learning for Data Analytics (20 credits)
Big Data Fundamentals (10 credits)
Big Data Tools & Techniques (10 credits)
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