Lancaster University

Statistics : MSc

Lancaster UniversityLancaster, UK

Course overview

Taught by internationally recognised experts in the field, we believe that the best statistics start with a real-world challenge and end with a real-world solution. Including a perfect blend of mathematical theory and practical application, you will develop an advanced understanding of statistical inference. You'll also gain the modelling skills needed to solve scientific, industrial and social challenges.

We provide many opportunities for you to gain practical experience in data analysis, coding algorithms, machine learning approaches and more.

Key highlights

  • Taught by internationally recognised experts in statistics
  • Blends mathematical theory with practical application
  • Develops advanced understanding of statistical inference
  • Modelling skills for scientific, industrial and social challenges
  • Practical experience in data analysis, coding algorithms and machine learning

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include Mathematics or Statistics

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Scholarship

    10% fee discount

    Up to 10% of fees
  • Chevening Scholarships

  • EMBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Executive Dean's Awards

    Up to 40% fee reduction

  • Health and Medicine International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Health and Medicine Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    25% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a 20% fee reduction for students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for both home and international fee-paying students.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • LUMS EMBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • LUMS MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Management School International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 20% fee reduction for students.

  • Management School Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    International fee-payers: up to 20% of your programme fee. Home fee payers: up to 30% of your programme fee.

  • MBA Women in Business Scholarship

    50% fee reduction

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Science and Technology International Study Centre Progression Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to 30% fee reduction for students.

  • Science and Technology Master’s Excellence Scholarship

    Scholarship offers a range of awards of up to £9,000 to both home and international fee-paying students.

Careers this course leads to

  • Statistician
  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Biostatistician
  • Quantitative Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £14,600 per year | International: £30,900 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Lancaster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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