MSc Applied Statistics

This one year Masters degree will provide vocational training in applied statistics. This is a conversion course, designed for candidates from a broad background of disciplines. Students will gain skills in: problem solving; big data; the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting.

On the Applied Statistcs MSc programme you'll have the opportunity to acquire:

• an in-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets, and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting
• skills in using statistical software packages used in government, industry and commerce
• the ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem
• problem solving and high numeracy skills widely sought after in the commercial sector
• practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data