Propel your career forward by tackling real world challenges through statistical analysis. Enhance your statistical problem solving by developing and applying sophisticated statistical models, and by using computational techniques and advanced statistical software.
Our course offers a blend of statistical theory and practical applications, preparing you for a wide range of careers in finance, healthcare, technology and government.
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Bel: My name is Bel and I'm studying MSc Statistics at the University of Birmingham.
I chose to study at Birmingham because I visited an Open Day and, even though it was pouring it down the whole day, the staff, the students, everyone was just so lovely and warm and welcoming, and I decided I wanted to be here for my Master's degree.
We use quite a bit of RStudio.
It's a programming language designed for statistics.
We do a lot of statistical modelling and classification in there.
For someone with no experience, there are designated workshops for you to build up those skills at the beginning of term.
In our guided study sessions, you will have a problem sheet, and you'll sit there and try and solve questions.
The lecturer will be there, sometimes there'll be PGTAs there to help you out with it.
We had some people from the finance industry come in doing a talk about their company and what it does and proposing some MSc dissertation ideas.
The idea being that if you pick that topic, you work with those people in industry.
Some of my favourite aspects of the course have been the really applied modules, things like Time Series, Statistical Machine Learning, and Statistical Modelling.
I find it really interesting to see how all the theory that I've learned can be applied into a real tangible thing.
Overall, the Statistics course here is great and I think it will be a really big help in my future.
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Course structure The MSc is a 1 year full-time programme comprising of taught modules during terms 1 and 2 followed by a Summer Dissertation. The taught modules are assessed using a combination of coursework and end of year examinations for taught modules.
You'll take a combination of 60 credits of compulsory/optional modules across various areas of Statistics. All examinations will take place during the May/June Main Examination Period.
You'll attend 2 weekly lectures and 1 fortnightly guided study session for each 10 credit module equivalent. There are also regular MSc group tutorial meetings.
This term follows the same format as term 1 with you taking a combination of 60 credits of compulsory/optional modules across various areas of Statistics.
All examinations will take place during the May/June Main examination period.
During this term you'll be focussed on completing your 60 credit MSc Dissertation. You'll be assigned a personal supervisor to support your research on a topic of your choice in Statistics.
Your Dissertation will involve both written submissions and an oral presentation. Supplementary examinations will take place as required in August.
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To gain a place at Birmingham you will need to meet our general entry requirements, as well as those specific to your course. Your application will be reviewed by the course’s Admissions Tutor, who will decide whether your application should receive an offer.
This programme is aimed at students who have previously completed an undergraduate degree with significant mathematical or statistical content and who wish to pursue postgraduate studies to a master level.
If you are unsure if you meet our entry requirements, you can also contact the admissions department to discuss whether your application would be considered.
English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course.
For this course we require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band, which is equivalent to:
If you have a conditional offer for Birmingham where English is a requirement, you can take a Presessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer on-campus courses all year round starting from September including additional online courses in the summer term. Teaching takes place in small classes with no more than 18 students to maximise class participation.
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