On this UK master’s degree in statistics, you’ll study statistical theory and methods and how to apply them. The MSc Statistics programme will prepare you for a career in statistics, data science or related fields.
On MSc Statistics, you’ll explore practical problems typically found when collecting and analysing scientific data and improve your communication skills.
These practices will prepare you for a future career as a statistician. Our graduates go on to work in many industries such as, banking, insurance, pharmaceutical and in government bodies.
You’ll study core modules and choose what topics you want to study in depth, we offer modules in statistical theory and real world application of statistics. Optional module topics include:
As part of your study you'll use statistical software, time management and basic research skills as well as boost your analytical skills.
This master’s degree in statistics will help you take that next step in developing a career or continue onto PhD study. There is a wide choice of career opportunities for qualified statisticians, for example in banking/insurance, in the pharmaceutical industry, or in government bodies.
We regularly review our courses to ensure and improve quality. This course may be revised as a result of this. Any revision will be balanced against the requirement that the student should receive the educational service expected. Find out why, when, and how we might make changes .
Our courses are regulated in England by the Office for Students (OfS).
On the full-time course, your studies will last 12 months from September to the following September. You’ll study taught modules for the first 2 semesters, and complete 2 case studies over the summer.
On MSc Statistics, you’ll learn research skills and attend presentations on transferrable skills and employability.
You'll develop independent learning skills and have the opportunity to conduct and gain experience of an in-depth open-ended statistical investigation in two case studies.
You'll need a 2.1 degree which has a high maths content and you must have high grades in mathematical and statistics modules.
Find the equivalent international qualifications for your country.
For further details of our admission process, read our step by step guide to postgraduate taught applications .
The deadline to apply for this course is Wednesday 1 September 2027, midday UK time.
We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.
The deadline to apply for this course is Wednesday 18 August 2027, midday UK time.
We advise applying early as applications may close before the expected deadline if places are filled.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
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| 第 8 位 | 伦敦大学学院University College London | 1年 | 44400英镑/年 |
| 第 8 位 | 苏黎世联邦理工学院ETH Zurich | 1.5年 | 1460瑞士法郎/年 |
| 第 10 位 | 新加坡国立大学National University of Singapore | 1年 | 52320新币/年 |
| 第 18 位 | 香港中文大学（深圳）The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen | 2年 | 144000人民币/年 |
| 第 32 位 | 多伦多大学University of Toronto | 3 个学期（全日制），注册序列 FWS；6 个学期（非全日制） | - |
| 第 37 位 | 伦敦国王学院King's College London | 1年 | 42900英镑/年 |
| 第 40 位 | 曼彻斯特大学The University of Manchester | 1年 | 39200英镑/年 |