Statistics postgraduate degrees in Scotland

6 universities offer 24 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate statistics degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Glasgow

5 statistics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 16th
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WUSCA ranking: 42th
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Best experience: a lot of student space when studying out of hours Worst experience: Student food is very expensive, it is well known that most students can not afford luxury goods, as most are not dependent on their parents but are not able to have a full time job, yet to have a nutritious meal you need to spend like you have money, majority does not have the privilege to enjoy two nutritious meals a day and the access we have to food in the university does not help

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Statistics MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Year 1
  • Bayesian Statistics (Level M)
  • Biostatistics (Level M)
  • Data Analysis Skills (M)
  • Data Mining and Machine Learning
  • Generalised Linear Models (Level M)
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Statistics PhD
clock icon 6 years part time
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The University of Edinburgh

4 statistics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Statistics PhD
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Abertay University

2 statistics courses SCOTLAND
WUSCA ranking: 77th
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The facilities are great, we have access to everything we need for our coursework and more. There is a gym and loads of options for sport. The uni holds events for all sorts of holidays and activities. The student union is really supportive. There are great initiatives for sustainability. Student life separate from the uni, as far as I’ve noticed, is very nightlife based but that might just be because I haven’t explored enough.

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Applied Games MPhil
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Applied Games PhD
clock icon 3 years full time
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University of Strathclyde

10 statistics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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WUSCA ranking: 7th
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The atmosphere at this university is great! The union is always lively, with pool and darts, hot food, music and lots of room for socialising. Even when in class it feels great, the lectures are always informative and the seminars mean that the tutors can really help and talk to the students. I like the fact that each semester the students can choose their own seminar times, creating a timetable that suits their schedule. The location of this university is one of my favourite things, such a close walk to the main shopping street and some great places for food. Also close to to GCU which is great as the students can mix and hang out together. Overall this university is a great place to apply and i am very happy with the decision i made!

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PhD Mathematics and Statistics
clock icon 6 years part time
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University of St Andrews

2 statistics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 3rd
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Student safety and community feel is very strong. Lots of history surrounding the university and the town is beautiful. To improve I would have better transport for student to move between town and the nearest cities (like Edinburgh), better nightlife for the students and more accomodation.

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Statistics (MSc)
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Bayesian Inference
  • Advanced Combinatorics
  • Advanced Data Analysis
  • Applied Statistical Modellingusing GLMs
  • Dissertation
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  • Advanced Data Analysis
  • Applied Statistical Modelling using GLMs
  • Computing in Statistics
  • Introductory Data Analysis
  • Knowledge Discovery and Datamining
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University of Stirling

1 statistics courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 20th
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WUSCA ranking: 52th
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The best aspects are: The campus itself, its really beautiful and really nice to be around so much nature. The societies on offer are brilliant because there are so many options and each one of them are properly run by enthusiastic people, plus they are very cheap to join. The sports clubs are also amazing with lots of options to choose from and you can meet people with similar hobbies. The worst aspects are: The buildings themselves can be very confusing and they do not look good from the outside. However the updated interior makes them very modern from the inside. There isn't a lot of space to study or eat because it is often very busy in the atrium which can be annoying.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Advanced Data Management and Data Visualisation(SSSP005)
  • Advanced Quantitative Methods(ASRP026)
  • Introduction to Information Technology and Library Services(ASRP003)
  • Quantitative Data Analysis(ASRP004)
  • Research Design and Process(ASRP002)
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