Statistics University of Leeds

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
MSc	On-Campus	Full-time	12 months	September	find out	find out

Course overview

Data is integral to our society and there's an ongoing demand for numerate specialists in a broad range of industries. From finance to governmental departments, the emergency services to gaming - the career opportunities that'll open up to you with a statistics MSc could be far-reaching.

Our Statistics MSc is a flexible Masters degree enabling students from a wide range of backgrounds to both broaden and deepen their understanding of statistics.

The course combines in-depth training in mainstream advanced statistical modelling with a broad range of specialisations, including financial mathematics, clinical trials and risk management. You'll also develop your understanding of research methods in statistics from writing styles to programming skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers in different sectors. You'll apply these skills in an independent research project.

Studying in the School of Mathematics here at Leeds gives you access to a whole range of specialist facilities, being taught by passionate academics who are experts in their fields. The School is also responsible for delivering internationally excellent research and have strong links with a whole range of research institutions.

This means, once you've graduated, you'll be fully equipped with the most up-to-date practices and techniques, alongside the technical skill set you'll need to pursue an exciting career in a variety of job roles.