Statistics BSc (Hons)
University of St Andrews
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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.

Statistics students 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 instead. The BSc and MA degree programmes are mathematically identical.

Course information

The BSc (Hons) in Statistics is a four-year course run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The School also offers an MA in Statistics; the statistics element within both the BSc and MA degree programmes is exactly the same.

During your first year, your studies will focus on mathematics, with the aim of reinforcing your basic skills before embarking upon the study of statistics in your second year. Your second year will focus on a central core of material within statistics which will provide the foundation for advanced study at Honours level.

Alongside Statistics, in the first year of your studies you will be required to study up to two additional subjects. In the second year, you may choose to study Statistics only, or can carry on at least one of these additional subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about how academic years are organised.

During third and fourth year, students may select modules from a range of options on advanced and specialist-specific topics. Specialist subject areas may include:

  • Bayesian inference
  • spatial statistics
  • statistical modelling
  • times series analysis.

Final-year students must also complete a project on a topic chosen in consultation with teaching staff at the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

A*A*A Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

38 Grades / Points required

To include A* in Mathematics.Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.

To include A in Mathematic.

To include grades of 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Mathematics.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

£30,160 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£30,160 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£30160 Per year

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University of St Andrews
16 St Katharine's West St Andrews KY16 9AX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.7 miles away

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