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Statistics

Glasgow, United Kingdom
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University of Glasgow
MPhil/MSc (Research) • On Campus • Part-time
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Taught in
English
Duration
12 months

About

The Statistics programme of the University of Glasgow at the School of Mathematics & Statistics combines world-leading research expertise in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. Our research in statistics impacts across a range of areas including the energy sector, the environment, medicine and public health, teaching practice and public policy.
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Main campus: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Global Rank Top 0.5% •
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Tuition fee
33210 GBP / year
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12 months
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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About

The Statistics programme of the University of Glasgow at the School of Mathematics & Statistics combines world-leading research expertise in pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics. Our research in statistics impacts across a range of areas including the energy sector, the environment, medicine and public health, teaching practice and public policy.

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Overview

Key facts

  • Why this Statistics programme of the  University of Glasgow
  • Our research interests cover a wide range of topics, with our AI3 initiative, of analytics and inference innovation for impact, aiming to create a world-class environment for research and teaching that transforms the practice of Statistics, Data Analytics and Data Science.
  • With regular seminars and events, we have a lively and mutually supportive research environment, which has led to the award of coveted prizes and competitive fellowships for several of our junior staff and postgraduate research students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Algebra sample thesis topics
  • Analysis sample thesis topics
  • Continuum Mechanics sample thesis topics
  • Geometry and Topology sample thesis topics
  • Geophysical & Astrophysical Fluid Dynamics sample thesis topics
  • Integrable Systems and Mathematical Physics sample thesis topics
  • Mathematical Biology sample thesis topics
  • Number Theory sample thesis topics

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months
  • Part-time
    • 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

More details

Round1:1Oct-5Nov Round2:6Nov-17Dec Round3:18Dec-4Feb Round4:5Feb-25Mar Round5:26Mar-13May Round6:14May-8July

Language

English
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PTE Academic
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IELTS
6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

  • 2.1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject area
  • Applicants should submit:
    • Transcripts/degree certificate 
    • Two references
    • CV

    Tuition Fees

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    • International

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      33210 GBP / year
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    • Domestic

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      5238 GBP / year
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    Living costs

    Glasgow

    United Kingdom
    620 - 1012 GBP / month

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