Statistics MSci (Hons)

Statistics is a scientific discipline that is concerned with the drawing of objective conclusions from investigations where outcomes are subject to uncertainty or variability.

In Statistics, mathematical methods are developed and applied to guide the design of investigations, the collection and handling of data, the analysis and modelling of data, and the interpretation of the results. Statistics has applications in almost every academic discipline and many areas of everyday life.

WHY STUDY STATISTICS?

• Our work placement MSci degree provides an opportunity to combine your studies with hands-on experience working as a statistical analyst with one of our partner employers, developing vital workplace skills
• Our programmes are accredited by the Royal Statistical Society and have been consistently recognised for the diversity of the project work by our external examiners

CAREER PROSPECTS

Our graduates have statistical, computational, numerate and presentational skills which are applicable in many fields such as medicine, education, transport, agriculture, engineering and economics. They are employed in a variety of posts such as quality engineer, actuary, accountant, credit risk analyst, clinical statistician, statistician, statistical programmer, teacher and operational researcher. Others go on to undertake postgraduate degrees.