About the course

This Masters in Statistics will provide you with knowledge and experience of the principles, theory and practical skills of statistics. The Statistics Group at Glasgow is a large group, internationally renowned for its research excellence. Our expertise spans topics including biostatistics and statistical genetics, environmental statistics, statistical methodology, statistical modelling and the scholarship of learning and teaching in statistics. Our Statistics MSc programmes benefit from links lecturers have with industry and non-governmental organisations such as NHS and SEPA. You will be taught by world-leading experts in their fields and will participate in an extensive and varied seminar programme, are taught by internationally renowned lecturers and experience a wide variety of projects. You will develop a thorough grasp of statistical methodology, before going on to apply statistical skills to solve real-life problems. Our students graduate with a varied skill set, including core professional skills, and a portfolio of substantive applied and practical work. You will be equipped with the skills needed to begin a career as a professional statistician, previous study of statistics is not required.

　　Data is becoming an ever increasing part of the modern world, yet the talent to extract information and value from complex data is scarce. There is a massive shortage of data-analytical skills in the workforce. This programme opens up a multitude of career opportunities and/or boosts your career trajectory. Our graduates have an excellent track record of gaining employment in many sectors including medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, finance and government statistical services, while others have continued to a PhD. Graduates of this programme have gone on to work for the NHS and companies such as RBS. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£25,750

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Glasgow
Semester 2 (January), 2025	Glasgow
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Glasgow

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Glasgow

A first degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree, normally with a substantial Mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow).

　　A copy (or copies) of your official degree certificate(s) (if you have already completed your degree)

　　A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing full details of subjects studied and grades/marks obtained

　　Official English translations of the certificate(s) and transcript(s)

　　One reference letter on headed paper

　　Evidence of your English Language ability (if your first language is not English)

　　Any additional documents required for this programme (see Entry requirements for this programme)

　　A copy of the photo page of your passport (Non-EU students only)

　　International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

　　overall score 6.5

　　no sub-test less than 6.0

　　or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification:

　　ibTOEFL: 90, no sub-test less than:

　　Reading: 20

　　Listening: 19

　　Speaking: 19

　　Writing: 23

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Glasgow. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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