Statistics

Entry requirements

PhD programmes

2.1 Honours degree or equivalent

Required documentation

Applicants should submit:

• Transcripts/degree certificate
• Two references
• CV

Integrated PhD programmes

2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject area

Months of entry

Anytime

Course content

The School of Mathematics & Statistics combines world-leading research expertise in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. Our research in statistics impacts across a range of areas including the energy sector, the environment, medicine and public health, teaching practice and public policy.

The School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of the largest in the UK. In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) the school was ranked 5th in Mathematical Sciences, the highest ranking of any university in Scotland. Our research interests cover a wide range of topics, with our AI3 initiative, of analytics and inference innovation for impact, aiming to create a world-class environment for research and teaching that transforms the practice of Statistics, Data Analytics and Data Science.

With regular seminars and events, we have a lively and mutually supportive research environment, which has led to the award of coveted prizes and competitive fellowships for several of our junior staff and postgraduate research students.

• Our main areas of research (AI3 intiative)

Information for international students

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)

• 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
• IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
• Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.

Fees and funding

Prices are based on the annual fee for full-time study. Fees for part-time study are half the full-time fee.

Irish nationals who are living in the Common Travel Area of the UK, EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, and Internationals with Indefinite Leave to remain status can also qualify for home fee status.

Fee status and policies

Alumni discount

We offer a 20% discount to our alumni on all Postgraduate Research and full Postgraduate Taught Masters programmes. This includes University of Glasgow graduates and those who have completed a Study Abroad programme, Exchange programme, International Summer School or Erasmus programme with us. This discount can be awarded alongside most University scholarships. No additional application is required.

Possible additional fees

• Re-submission by a research student £540
• Submission for a higher degree by published work £1,355
• Submission of thesis after deadline lapsed £350
• Submission by staff in receipt of staff scholarship £790

Depending on the nature of the research project, some students will be expected to pay a bench fee (also known as research support costs) to cover additional costs. The exact amount will be provided in the offer letter.