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Statistics MSc

University of Nottingham

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Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview

Our Statistics MSc will provide you with the essential knowledge and skills relevant for a career as a professional statistician or researcher.

As the data we generate increases, so does the global demand for analysts who can apply modern statistical methods, to make sense of it. In-depth understanding and skills in statistical techniques have a broad range of applications in the modern world. Thanks to the more widespread use of data and statistical analysis required to interpret it, career opportunities for statisticians are expected to grow in areas including:

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  • pharmaceuticals
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  • finance
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  • business analytics
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  • healthcare
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  • government policy
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  • social media and technology

Course structure

You'll study two compulsory modules covering the fundamentals in statistics, which provide the basis for the remaining optional modules. These include, amongst others:

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  • Statistical Machine Learning
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  • Statistical Modelling
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  • Time Series and Forecasting

    • This course gives you the flexibility to tailor the degree to your interests and career aspirations.

    You will develop advanced statistical skills and knowledge which will enable you to test theories, learn how to interpret large and complex data, and to extract relevant insights from it. The masters will enable you to develop computing skills in using R too.

    In the summer you'll complete a dissertation. This will be in collaboration with staff from within the school, often led by experts from the internationally recognised Statistics and Probability section, or one of our industry partners such as

  • Capital One
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    Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Tuition fees

    Students living in Hong Kong
    (International fees)

    £ 25,250per year

    Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

    University information

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    University of Nottingham

    • University League Table

      30th

    • Campus address

      University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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    A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
    Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
    Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

    Subject rankings

    • Subject ranking

      Mathematics

      27th out of 65 2

    • Entry standards

      / Max 234
      167 71%

      25th

    • Graduate prospects

      / Max 100
      83.0 83%

      26th

    • Student satisfaction

      / Max 4
      3.03 76%

      45th

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