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Overview
Course Details
At this Statistics MSc course offered by the University of Southampton, you’ll explore practical problems typically found when collecting and analysing scientific data and improve your communication skills.
Graduates go on to work in many industries such as, banking, insurance, pharmaceutical and in government bodies.
On MSc Statistics you’ll study core modules and choose what topics you want to study in depth, we offer modules in statistical theory and real world application of statistics. Optional module topics include:- machine learning
- flexible regression
- statistical genetics
- clinical trials
- introduction to Python
This master’s degree in statistics will help you take that next step in developing a career or continue onto PhD study. There is a wide choice of career opportunities for qualified statisticians, for example in banking/insurance, in the pharmaceutical industry, or in government bodies.
Career Opportunities
Statistics is key in decision-making in areas of uncertainty, and statisticians champion quantitative reasoning to help organisations make important advances in science and in business and public policy.
Statisticians can work in many industries, some popular fields are:
- medical
- pharmaceutical
- government
- financial
- insurance
- market research
- environmental
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Design of Experiments
- Generalised Linear Models
- Likelihood and Bayesian Inference
- Statistical Computing
- Statistical Consultancy
- Statistics Project
- Survival Models
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mathematics Statistics Machine Learning View 238 other Masters in Machine Learning in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a subject with mathematical and statistic units from a recognised university.
Tuition Fee
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International
21000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21000 GBP for the full programme during 12 months. -
National
9250 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9250 GBP for the full programme during 12 months.
EU and international students pay £21,000.
Living costs for Southampton
697 - 1093 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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