MSc Statistics
School of Mathematics and Statistics, Faculty of Science
Everything we teach is based on real-life, practical concerns so at the end of the course you'll be well prepared for a career or further research.
About the course1 year full-time/2-3 years part-time by distance learning This course is excellent preparation for a career as a statistician. You'll learn how to solve realistic, practical, statistical problems and develop personal skills including presentation and time-management. Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. Entry requirementsMinimum 2:1 honours degree with substantial mathematical and statistical components or a pass at an equivalent level in the Graduate Certificate. English language requirementsOverall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. Entry requirements for international students
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Fees and fundingYou may be able to get University and external company funding depending on your qualifications. We need to receive all funding applications by the first week in March. Financial information for postgraduate taught courses Any questions?If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us: E: postgrad-stats@sheffield.ac.uk |
Your careerOur graduates have gone on to careers in finance, manufacturing companies, pharmaceutical companies, government agencies and research institutes with major organisations like First Direct, GlaxoSmithKline, Marks and Spencer, the Government Statistical Service and Medical Research Council units. Our courses will also prepare you for PhD-level research. About usOur teaching staff are engaged nationally and internationally, as officers or committee members of societies and organisations, and as speakers at conferences. They bring new and emerging ideas into the classroom so you can see how research is improving on existing approaches. Our Statistical Services Unit provides services to industry, commerce and the public sector, including consultancy, training courses and computer software development. If you're taking a statistics course, you'll have the opportunity to observe the work of the unit, giving you valuable insight into the job of a statistical consultant. You may also have the chance to work on a project with an external organisation. Our solar scientists were the first to record musical sounds created by vibrations in the sun's atmosphere. Learning environmentAs a full-time student, you'll have access to study space in an open plan office with other postgraduates. Different ways to studyYou can study full time over a year by attending lectures in Sheffield or part time over two to three years via online distance learning. Full time students and distance learning students work together on some group projects. Apply nowYou can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process. |
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