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Applied Statistics
MSc Applied Statistics provides postgraduate instruction in the theory and methods of applied statistics. The programme is for students whose interests lie in the theory and application of statistical methods, and in methods for designing, collecting and analy…
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Social Statistics and Demography · Mathematical sciences
MSc Applied Statistics provides postgraduate instruction in the theory and methods of applied statistics. The programme is for students whose interests lie in the theory and application of statistical methods, and in methods for designing, collecting and analysing large–scale data. You will benefit from the cutting-edge research conducted in the research centres in which professors from our department hold leading positions: the — Institute and the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods. Our main areas of expertise include sampling, small-area estimation, census and administrative data and the analysis of 'big data'. Join the University of — ranked in the World Top 100 for Statistics and Operational Research (— University Rankings by Subject, 2026). Key features of the course Benefit from the research of our expert academics, whose findings feed directly into the course content. Learn how to collect and analyse quantitative social science data and apply it to real-world problems. The department hosts the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which provides training and capacity building as well as carrying out its own research programme. Student support You’ll join a close-knit and diverse learning community, we offer an exceptional academic experience, with small-group teaching that allows you to explore topics in depth and plenty of support to ensure you achieve your potential. Further information The department is based at Highfield Campus, our oldest and largest campus, located close to — Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union.
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You'll need a 2.1 degree which contains a good grounding in the basic theory and methods of statistics. This programme is suitable for statisticians, mathematicians, econometricians, engineers and other science graduates whose training equips them to study applied statistics at graduate level. It is also suitable for social scientists with a good training in statistics. Non-graduate qualifications, in particular the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Statistical Society, may be accepted in place of an undergraduate degree. Details of statistical training will help us assess your suitability.
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