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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Oxford
Full Time
OCT-25
1 year
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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Oxford
Full Time
OCT-25
1 year
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About the course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Statistical Science is a nine-month taught course, running from October each academic year. It is similar to the MSc in Statistical Science but there is no dissertation. The course has a particular focus on modern computationally-intensive theory and methods.
The PGDip aims to train you to solve real-world statistical problems. When completing the course you should be able to choose an appropriate statistical method to solve a given problem of data analysis, implement the analysis on a computer, and communicate your results clearly and succinctly.
The course offers a broad high-level training in applied and computational statistics, statistical machine learning, and the fundamental principles of statistical inference. Training is delivered through mathematically demanding lectures and problems classes, hands-on practical sessions in the computer laboratory and report writing.
Supervision
The allocation of graduate supervision for this course is the responsibility of the Department of Statistics and it is not always possible to accommodate the preferences of incoming graduate students to work with a particular member of staff. Under exceptional circumstances a supervisor may be found outside the Department of Statistics.
Assessment
You will be assessed on your performance in a number of written examinations in May/June, and through your through your work in the assessed practical coursework set during the year.
Graduate destinations
Graduates find employment in financial, economic, governmental, scientific and industrial areas.
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours in a degree course with advanced mathematical and statistical content. However, entrance to the course is very competitive and most successful applicants have a first-class degree or the equivalent. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.6 out of 4.0.
Students living in
Domestic
£16,900 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£38,410 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£38,410 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
