Statistics (MSc)
University of St Andrews
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MSc - Master of Science

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University of St Andrews

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MSc - Master of Science

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University of St Andrews

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The MSc in Statistics prepares students with a strong quantitative background for further postgraduate studies or a future career in the private sector.Course informationThe MSc in Statistics is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics, which is well equipped with personal computers and laptops, a parallel computer and an on-site library.Highlights Provides students with a broader skill set for entry into the commercial analysis market. Covers various ...Read more

The MSc in Statistics prepares students with a strong quantitative background for further postgraduate studies or a future career in the private sector.

Course information

The MSc in Statistics is a one-year taught programme run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics, which is well equipped with personal computers and laptops, a parallel computer and an on-site library.

Highlights

  • Provides students with a broader skill set for entry into the commercial analysis market.
  • Covers various theoretical and applied statistical areas at an advanced level.
  • Provides opportunities for students to put their statistical knowledge into practice.
  • Continual assessments and the dissertation enable students to apply their statistics knowledge.
  • Students are prepared such that they may go onto to pursue research in statistics.

Careers

MSc in Statistics graduates hold positions at leading universities or companies in areas as diverse as business administration, financial markets, biomedical research, fisheries laboratories, wildlife conservation and many more.

Recent graduates at Masters level have found employment in:

  • large consulting firms and major financial institutions including Scottish and Southern Energy, RBS, Aviva, Lloyds, TSB, PwC, Capital One, Vodafone, American Express, Goldman Sachs, Tesco Bank and many others.
  • biomedical research, clinical trials and pharmaceuticals.
  • wildlife and conservation managers including the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS).

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
4th

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Entry requirements

Students need a good 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in mathematics, statistics or a closely related subject area.

Tuition fees

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£11,680 per year

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£25,880 per year

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£25,880 per year

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University of St Andrews
College Gate St Andrews KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.7 miles away

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