Statistics
Entry requirements
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Months of entry
September
Course content
About the MPhil/PhD programme
We conduct research in data science, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, and probability and risk management in insurance and finance.
Department of Statistics
The Department is home to internationally respected experts in statistics and data science. Maintaining and advancing our leading reputation for teaching and research is our top priority. We offer a vibrant research environment and a comprehensive programme of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. The Department has grown in recent years, especially in the area of data science which is a key priority for education and research in the LSE2030 strategy. We aim to play a leading role in fostering the study of data science and new forms of data, with a focus on its social, economic, and political aspects.
Information for international students
LSE is an international community, with over 140 nationalities represented amongst its student body. We celebrate this diversity through everything we do.
If you are applying to LSE from outside of the UK then take a look at our Information for International students.
Fees and funding
Fees
Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.
Funding
The School recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.
LSE offers studentships to new PhD students in the form of LSE PhD Studentships, LSE ESRC Studentships, LAHP AHRC Studentships and LSE & III PhD Studentships on Analysing and Challenging Inequalities.
These awards are open to high calibre students of all nationalities studying across all research areas at the School.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- MPhil/PhD
- full time24-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Student Recruitment and Study Abroad
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7955 6613