Statistics

Entry requirements

We usually ask for a second class (2:1 or 2:2) degree in a quantitative subject (for example biochemistry, biomedical science, computer science, economics, medicine, engineering) and at least grade B in A Level mathematics, or equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This nine-month part-time distance learning course covers the relevant first-year undergraduate mathematics, and the relevant first and second-year probability and statistical theory. You only have to be in Sheffield for exams in June.

There are three modules and you'll either be given directed reading from standard textbooks or a fully comprehensive set of course notes, depending on the module, as well as examples and exercises to work through. There may also be tailored course material available online, in the form of additional notes or links to video lectures, for example. our lecturers will give you feedback and comments on your work and each module has an online forum for discussions. You'll need to dedicate around 20 hours a week to your studies.

Please see our University website for the most up-to-date course information.

Information for international students

Overall IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.