Applied Statistics

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree which contains a good grounding in the basic theory and methods of statistics. This programme is suitable for statisticians, mathematicians, econometricians, engineers and other science graduates whose training equips them to study applied statistics at graduate level. It is also suitable for social scientists with a good training in statistics.

Non-graduate qualifications, in particular the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Statistical Society, may be accepted in place of an undergraduate degree. Details of statistical training will help us assess your suitability.

Months of entry

September

Course content

MSc Applied Statistics provides postgraduate instruction in the theory and methods of applied statistics. The programme is for students whose interests lie in the theory and application of statistical methods, and in methods for designing, collecting and analysing large –scale data.

You will benefit from the cutting-edge research conducted in the research centres in which professors from our department hold leading positions: the Southampton Statistical Sciences Research Institute and the ESRC National Centre for Research Methods. Our main areas of expertise include sampling, small-area estimation, census and administrative data and the analysis of 'big data'.

Information for international students

Language requirements: Competency in English language is essential for this master's degree. You should have an IELTS score of at least 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

Students who do not have a degree from a British University, or who are from a country that is not on the list of those exempt from testing, will be required to present evidence of IELTS score or equivalent.

Further details are available in English language proficiency page (https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page). All language evidence should be less than two years old. Intensive pre-Masters postgraduate pre-sessional summer course in English language is available at the University if required.

Fees and funding

A variety of scholarships, grants and bursaries may be available to help you fund your master’s study, both from the University and from other organisations. Please check the website for more information.