MSc Statistics in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow | Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 31,860
(c. USD42,774.6)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months

This Master's program in Statistics equips you with comprehensive understanding and hands-on expertise in statistical principles, theories, and techniques. The Statistics Group at Glasgow is a prominent, globally recognized team celebrated for its outstanding research contributions. Our specialists cover diverse areas including biostatistics, statistical genetics, environmental statistics, methodological advancements, statistical modeling, and innovative approaches to statistics education. Our Statistics MSc programs leverage strong connections faculty maintain with industries and organizations like the NHS and SEPA. You'll learn from globally distinguished instructors, engage in a rich seminar series, and tackle diverse practical projects. The program ensures mastery of statistical methods before applying them to real-world challenges. Graduates emerge with a versatile skillset encompassing professional competencies and practical experience, fully prepared to launch careers as statisticians—no prior statistical background needed.
In today's data-driven world, the ability to derive insights from complex information is increasingly valuable yet scarce. This program addresses the critical shortage of data analysis skills in the job market, offering significant career advancement opportunities. Alumni have secured positions across various sectors including medical research, pharmaceuticals, finance, and government statistical agencies, with some pursuing doctoral studies. Program graduates have joined organizations like the NHS and corporations such as RBS.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

A first degree equivalent to a UK Upper Second Class Honours degree, normally with a substantial Mathematics component (at least equivalent to Level-1 courses in Mathematics and Level-2 courses in Calculus and Linear Algebra at the University of Glasgow).
This programme is not available to recent graduates who have been awarded an undergraduate degree in Statistics from the University of Glasgow.
Only applications that meet or exceed our stated entry requirements will go forward for consideration. Any application that does not will be automatically rejected. Applicants will be made offers based on their relative performance compared to other applicants, considering both current GPA to date or degree classification, English language level achieved to date, and the relevance of an applicant's academic background. If an offer is made, it may be unconditional or conditional on completing a degree or obtaining the required English language scores.

IELTS - 6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.
TOEFL (ibt, my best or athome) - 79, with Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21

Tuition GBP 31,860

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