Course Overview

Our online MSc in Applied Statistics is a conversion course that offers the opportunity to develop statistics and data analysis skills even if you have never studied statistics.

You'll be supported through this programme by members of staff who work directly with industry to develop skills relevant to current research areas, including population health and medicine, animal and plant health, finance and business. Modules are delivered entirely online, giving students the flexibility to study at times that suit them. You'll gain skills in the following:

• problem-solving

• analysis and manipulation of complex data

• the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting

• effective communication of statistics

General Eligibility

Academic requirements/experience

• minimum second-class (2:2) Honours degree or overseas equivalent

• mathematical training to A Level or equivalent standard

• Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply.

• For Australia and Canada, average degrees in relevant disciplines are accepted.

Mathematical knowledge

Applicants are required to have some prior mathematical knowledge, for example, A Level or equivalent in:

• calculus

• linear algebra

• differential equations

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

•  IELTS 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).