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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

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Statistics

Course Summary

The Financial Statistics stream of the MSc Statistics programme is mainly intended for students wishing to pursue careers in the finance industry or as a stepping stone towards PhD study in statistics for finance.It provides high-level training in statistics with applications in finance. You will learn to analyse and critically interpret data, build statistical models of real situations, and use statistical software packages. The compulsory courses consolidate your understanding of fundamental ideas in probability and statistics and introduce advanced topics. You can choose options to focus on various topics, including those in statistics (with applications in finance or social science), data science, or approved courses from other departments. Graduates of the programme are awarded Graduate Statistician (GradStat) status by the Royal Statistical Society if a specific combination of modules is taken.CareersThe programme provides excellent opportunities for employment and further study. The programme is also conditionally accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. This means that although an accreditation is given, it will only lead to the award of ‘Graduate Statistician’ if you take a specific combination of modules.

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This module consists of independent project work on a subject chosen by you.

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Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent with substantial amount of statistics and mathematics.

University information

The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) is a world-renowned university, ranking third overall in the UK and first for social policy, philosophy, and accounting and finance (Complete University Guide, 2026). The university specialises in the provision of research-fed programmes across the social sciences, known for their world-class quality. Courses at LSE are highly competitive and renowned across the globe for their...more