Statistics
Entry requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- computing science
- mathematics
- physics
- statistics
- another strongly quantitative discipline.
We also accept MMaths and MPhys degrees.
Months of entry
January, April, September
Course content
Join us for your MPhil or PhD in Statistics. As a research postgraduate in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Physics you'll be supported by a team of experts in your chosen field. You'll also have the opportunity to develop and enhance your skillset through appropriate research training.
To help you identify a topic and potential supervisor, we encourage you to find out more about our staff specialisms. You can also read about the statistics PhD projects undertaken by some of our recent postgraduate students. A list of example statistical projects currently offered is also available.
Our work breaks down into the following research themes:
- Bayesian methodology for complex models
- Big data scalability and computation
- Biostatistics and stochastic systems biology
- Spatial and environmental statistics.
We undertake projects funded by:
- the Research Councils
- major trusts
- government departments
- the EU.
Information for international students
English Language Requirements:
Direct Entry: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Fees and funding
See Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- part time72 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- part time24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- full time12 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Postgraduate Secretary
- maths.physics.pg@ncl.ac.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 191 208 6960