Statistics

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:1 Honours degree or equivalent in a mathematics, science or engineering subject, with significant mathematics content.

Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

• Gain the skills needed to collect, analyse, model and extract meaningful information from data in a way that is relevant to a broad range of careers
• Build on your existing mathematical and quantitative skills as you encounter a wide variety of statistical techniques and applications
• Explore how to perform complex statistical analyses and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences
• Learn the theory and application of traditional and modern statistical methods from the foundations of statistical theory to the application of cutting-edge regression models
• Our degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to pursue a career in statistics, data science and related areas, or to engage in postgraduate research

The MSc Statistics programme is designed for you if you studied a numerate first degree and want to build on your existing mathematical and quantitative skills. You will learn how to perform complex statistical analyses and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences. The course investigates the theory and application of traditional and modern statistical methods. You will be able to apply your understanding of statistical modelling and the mathematics behind it to problems in any sector from health to the environment.

Our compulsory modules give you a solid understanding of statistical theory and practice and your choice of optional modules ensures you are able to investigate areas that you are particularly interested in.

You will complete an individual research project supervised by an academic from the department. We encourage you to follow your interests through your research project and we will support you to approach members of the department who investigate relevant areas so that you can devise a project title together.

Information for international students

If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.

International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

Fees and funding

The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.

For more information on scholarships and other financial support, please visit our scholarships and bursaries page.

University of Exeter Alumni Scholarship

We are pleased to offer University of Exeter alumni beginning a standalone taught Masters degree (eg MA, MSc, MRes, MFA, LLM, PGCert, PGDip) or research degree (eg MPhil, PhD) with us a scholarship towards the cost of their tuition fees. These scholarships are worth 20% of the first year tuition fee for students enrolling on a postgraduate taught or research programme of study in 2025/26. Full details can be found here.

*Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.