Statistics BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor's degree

In St Andrews

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    St andrews (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

The BSc (Hons) in Statistics allows you to specialise in the branch of mathematics that focuses on collecting, analysing and presenting large quantities of numerical data. There are many practical applications for statistics, including fields such as science and medicine, government, business and education.

Students of Statistics will acquire the analytical techniques, clear logical thinking and deductive reasoning necessary to explore some of these fascinating areas of research.

Statistics is studied up to Honours level in both the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Faculty of Arts (MA). Students who have a background in the Sciences or who wish to study Statistics alongside Science subjects at St Andrews should apply for the BSc. For those interested in studying Statistics alongside Arts subjects, the MA in Statistics may be of interest.

Students interested in this course may also be interested in the Statistics Integrated Masters course, which allows you to graduate with a Master of Mathematics.

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Location

Start date

St Andrews (Fife)
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University Of St Andrews, KY16 9AJ

Start date

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About this course

The demand for mathematically able graduates exceeds the supply and the career prospects for graduates in Statistics from St Andrews are excellent. Clear logical thinking, deductive reasoning, confidence in data handling, and IT skills are attributes that are highly prized by employers.

Around one-third of Mathematics and Statistics graduates go on to pursue postgraduate qualifications either in the UK or abroad, and develop research careers. Others gain employment in a variety of sectors including:
accountancy
actuarial profession
civil service
computing
intelligence (private sector)
investment banking and investment management
management consultancy
political risk analysis
technical and investigative science.

AAAB, including A in Mathematics and one other science from the following:
Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science or equivalent
Geography
Physics
Psychology.

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Subjects

  • Statistics
  • Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Methods
  • Techniques
  • Abstract Algebra
  • Bayesian Inference
  • Computing
  • Sampling Theory
  • Statistical Inference

Course programme

First Year

Students will take between one and three first-year modules in mathematics. There is one core compulsory module, 'Mathematics', that can be studied in either semester.
  • Mathematics: introduces ideas, methods and techniques required for applying mathematics in the physical sciences or for further study in mathematics.
Students who do not possess at least a B at Advanced Higher or A-Level Mathematics will need to take Introductory Mathematics in their first semester before taking the compulsory Mathematics module. This option is popular for students on different degree routes who wish to study Mathematics.
  • Introductory Mathematics: designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the first-year Mathematics module. Provides a secure base in elementary calculus.
First year students interested in Mathematics can also choose additional modules in Statistics, and in Pure and Applied Mathematics. Find a full list of first year Mathematics modules in the module catalogue.

Second Year

Students will take the following compulsory second-year modules:Combinatorics and Probability: covers combinatorics and finite sets and also the study of probability.
  • Linear Mathematics: builds on existing knowledge of matrices and systems of linear equations.
  • Statistical Inference: introduces techniques for drawing inferences about population characteristics from observed data.
In addition, students must take at least one of the following second-year modules:
  • Abstract Algebra: explores the key concepts of modern abstract algebra: groups, rings and fields.
  • Analysis: introduces key concepts of real analysis: limit, continuity and differentiation.
  • Multivariate Calculus: extends basic calculus in a single variable to the setting of real functions of several variables.
Further modules in Mathematics may be taken, or one other subject in the Faculty of Science instead. Find a full list of second year Mathematics modules in the module catalogue.

Honours

If you decide to take Statistics in your third and fourth years, you choose from a wide variety of advanced options, ranging from statistical theory to practical applications in computer science.

Here is a sample of Honours modules which have been offered in previous years:
  • Bayesian Inference
  • Computing in Statistics
  • Markov Chains and Processes
  • Sampling Theory
  • Statistical Inference.
In your final year, you also undertake a project on a topic chosen in consultation with the teaching staff at the School of Mathematics and Statistics. You will be required to investigate the topic, submit a report and give a presentation.

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Statistics BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.