Overview

This Statistics programme from London School of Economics and Political Science offers students who enjoy statistics the opportunity to build on their interests and learn how to apply their knowledge in the real world by analysing and critically interpreting data, building statistical models of real situations, and using cutting edge programming tools and software packages.

The compulsory course will provide you with comprehensive coverage of fundamental aspects of probability and statistical methods and principles. It provides the foundations for the optional courses on more advanced statistical modelling, computational methods and advanced probability theory. Options also include specialist courses from the Departments of Methodology, Mathematics, Economics and Social Policy. Below are some indicative pathways:

Statistics route with a broad area of applications such as economics, research methodology and social sciences

Route tailored towards computational statistics, machine learning and data science

Route towards applications of statistics to econometrics and finance

Careers

Students on this programme have excellent career prospects. Former students have taken up positions in consulting firms, banks and in the public sector. Many go on to take higher degrees. Graduates of the MSc are awarded Graduate Statistician (GradStat) status by the Royal Statistical Society.

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

Financial and Professional Services
Accounting and Auditing
Information, Digital Technology and Data
Education, Teaching and Research
Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statistical Inference: Principles, Methods and Computation

Multivariate Methods

Non-Linear Dynamics and the Analysis of Real Time Series

Bayesian Machine Learning

Stochastic Processes
Time Series

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months
Part-time
- 21 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

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More details

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, including a substantial amount of statistics and mathematics.
Competition for places at the School is high. This means that even if you meet our minimum entry requirement, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

28900 GBP / year

≈ 28900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

18300 GBP / year

≈ 18300 GBP / year

Additional Details

Every graduate student is charged a fee for their programme. Visit the website for more information about the fees.

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

The School recognizes that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your home town or country, and we provide generous scholarships each year to home and overseas students.Find out more about financial support.

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