Overview

The Master of Applied Statistics offered at the Victoria University of Wellington is designed to train you in a range of advanced statistical methods and give practical experience in the variety of work professional statisticians are involved in.

Develop your research, analytical, and client communication and consultancy expertise. You'll gain a toolbox of skills so you can solve real-life problems. Graduate prepared for a career with many different types of workplace including government agencies, science institutions and businesses.

Practical experience

Your programme will be made up of both coursework at the University and practical training in the field. The MAppStat has a professional focus and you'll complete a consultancy project and work experience practicum. This will give you a unique experience among applied statistics programmes internationally.

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Programme Structure

Courses included

Probability

Research Methods

Statistical Consulting

Statistical Practicum

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wellington, New Zealand

Disciplines

Statistics Actuarial Science View 17 other Masters in Statistics in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

For entry into postgraduate study, you will need the equivalent of a Bachelor’s (undergraduate) degree from a recognised institution with at least a B- average. A background in a particular subject area may be required or recommended.

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Tuition Fees

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45450 NZD / year

≈ 45450 NZD / year

Living costs

Wellington

New Zealand

1000 - 2300 NZD / month

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Funding

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General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Wellington

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