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Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Statistics Science (General / Combined) Mathematics (General)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Join the University of Southampton, ranked in the World Top 50 and Top 10 in the UK for Statistics and Operational Research (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2024).

This programme is led by statisticians from across the University and will provide you with a broad grounding in advanced statistical methods. It focuses on practical problems arising in the context of collecting and analysing scientific data from a variety of fields.

Enrich your future career prospects by studying on a course with a 100% employment rate.

Assessment methods (Outcome qualification level): Assessment is through examinations, presentations, coursework assignments and a final dissertation.

Modules

MSc SAM/STATS Case Study 1 gives MSc SAM/STATS students the opportunity to conduct and gain experience of an in-depth open-ended statistical investigation. The main purpose is to develop students’ skills in: identifying, organising, and directing their own work; accessing and using relevant resources, such as library, internet and software resources; applying their statistical knowledge and understanding; and communicating their work, by writing a comprehensive report on the investigation and its outcomes. MSc SAM/STATS Case Study 1 provides a mean by which MSc SAM/STATS students demonstrate their capacity for independent learning.
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Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£25,400

Entry requirements

An upper second-class honours degree or equivalent qualification approved by the University, in a quantitative subject with a strong Maths background (mathematics, statistics, economics, etc).

University information

The University of Southampton boasts a rich legacy of excellence in education, combining over a century of heritage and tradition with innovative modern teaching that prioritises the success of its students. Southampton is a founding member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-focused UK universities, and today ranks within the top 17 institutions in the country, according to the 2024 Complete University Guide league table. With seven...more