MA Statistics

at University College Dublin

Core Modules Stage 1
 

• Technical Communication

  MEEN40670
   

• Bayesian Analysis

  STAT20180
   

• Modern Regression Analysis

  STAT20230
   

• Statistical Machine Learning

  STAT30270
   

• Applied Statistical Modelling

  STAT40510
   

• Dissertation

  STAT40710

Optional Modules Stage 1
 

• Numerical Algorithms

  ACM40290
   

• Data Mining

  COMP40370
   

• Machine Learning with Python

  COMP47750
   

• Optimisation

  COMP47790
   

• Applied Matrix Theory

  MATH40550
   

• Advanced Predictive Analytics

  STAT30250
   

• Actuarial Statistics I

  STAT40020
   

• Actuarial Statistics II

  STAT40070
   

• Nonparametric Statistics

  STAT40080
   

• Multivariate Analysis

  STAT40150
   

• Survival Models

  STAT40250
   

• Mathematical Statistics

  STAT40320
   

• Monte Carlo Inference

  STAT40400
   

• Data Programming with R

  STAT40620
   

• Stochastic Models

  STAT40680
   

• Time Series Analysis - Act App

  STAT40700
   

• Data Prog with C (online)

  STAT40780
   

• Data Prog with Python (online)

  STAT40800
   

• Adv Data Prog with R (online)

  STAT40830
   

• Data Prog with SAS (online)

  STAT40840
   

• Adv Bayesian Analysis (online)

  STAT40950
   

• Stat Network Analysis

  STAT41010
   

• Survey Sampling

  STAT41020

• This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, certain Engineering degrees or similar quantitative disciplines where statistics has formed some component of the degree. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Applicants who do not meet these requirements but can demonstrate an interest and ability in statistics may be considered.

• Alternatively students may qualify for enrolment to the Higher Diploma Statistics from which they can gain entry to the 1-year MSc in Statistics.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:

€ 20,440

Career prospects on completion of the MA in Statistics are equivalent to that of the MSc in Statistics and graduates pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry (e.g. Elan, Quintiles), banking, finance, and risk management.

There is increased demand for statisticians from the IT sector (e.g. Google, Intel, data mining companies). In addition many government departments employ statisticians. Some past students embarked on a career in academia by proceeding to study for a PhD in Statistics. Former MSc and MA students are currently working for such firms as Google, Western Union, AIB, Norbrook, EY, O2 and SPSS, while others chose to do a PhD. Demand for graduates continues to be strong both in Ireland and abroad.