Canberra,
ACT,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Statistics in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University
The Australian National University
|
Canberra Australia
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
48,035
(c. USD33,657.93)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Statistics PhD program at the Research School of Finance, Actuarial Studies and Statistics (RSFAS) provides graduates with expertise in both theoretical and applied statistical advancements. This doctoral program leverages the wide-ranging knowledge of faculty members throughout the University. PhD students at the School will conduct autonomous research on a focused area of study.
This program specifically prepares graduates for academic careers or roles in government and industry sectors. Potential career paths include research positions in scientific, medical, or health organizations; analytical roles in government bodies like the Australian Bureau of Statistics or various ministerial departments; quantitative analysis positions in corporate fields such as banking, pharmaceuticals, and resource industries; as well as opportunities in management consulting and statistical advisory services.
Program Length: 2-4 years full-time (4-8 years part-time)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
The admission requirements for the PhD program in Statistics reflect the advanced knowledge that candidates will need to undertake the coursework component of the degree and the research experience and skills needed to successfully undertake and complete the research thesis
The minimum qualification requirement for admission to the PhD program in Statistics is
an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in statistics or a related discipline or
another qualification eg a Master degree with a substantial research thesis component that the RSFAS HDR higher degree by research committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a or
a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the RSFAS HDR committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a
Admission to the PhD program in Statistics is competitive and we can only admit a limited number of applicants each year Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee you a place in the program
All applicants must satisfy the Universitys English language admission requirements An international applicant who is not a native English speaker may satisfy these requirements by submitting evidence of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 and with no component less than 6.0 or a paper based TOEFL score of at least 570 with at least 4.5 in the essay component
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
The minimum qualification requirement for admission to the PhD program in Statistics is
an Australian Bachelor degree or equivalent with First Class Honours or Second Class Honours Division A in statistics or a related discipline or
another qualification eg a Master degree with a substantial research thesis component that the RSFAS HDR higher degree by research committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a or
a combination of qualifications and professional experience that the RSFAS HDR committee is satisfied is equivalent or superior to a degree mentioned in a
Admission to the PhD program in Statistics is competitive and we can only admit a limited number of applicants each year Meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee you a place in the program
All applicants must satisfy the Universitys English language admission requirements An international applicant who is not a native English speaker may satisfy these requirements by submitting evidence of an IELTS overall score of at least 6.5 and with no component less than 6.0 or a paper based TOEFL score of at least 570 with at least 4.5 in the essay component
TOEFL IBT Paper Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
TOEFL IBT Excluding Paper Edition and Home Edition - Overall score - 80, Reading - 20, Writing - 20, Listening - 18, Speaking - 18.
Tuition
AUD
48,035