About this course
The Probability and Statistics group in the Department of Mathematics have a long-standing reputation of offering one-year, high-quality taught courses in areas of Statistics leading to the degree of MSc. These courses have aimed to offer a thorough professional training which prepare students to embark on statistical careers in a variety of areas.
There is a shortage of statisticians trained to postgraduate level in the UK, meaning that you will be a highly desired candidate upon completion of this MSc. They have also provided a very good foundation for further study at PhD level.
The MSc course in Statistics gives you the freedom to take a common core of five modules as well as three specialist/additional modules depending on your interests and career aspirations.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Part-time
Duration: 24 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Manchester
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 12 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Manchester
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
2134 Programmers and software development professionals 2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers 2431 Management consultants and business analysts 2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians 2434 Business and related research professionals 2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 12 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Manchester
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Mathematics and statistics