MSc Statistics

at University College Dublin

Core Modules Stage 1
 

• Technical Communication

  MEEN40670
   

• Mathematical Statistics

  STAT40320
   

• Applied Statistical Modelling

  STAT40530
   

• 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
   

• Statistical Machine Learning

  STAT30270
   

• Actuarial Statistics I

  STAT40020
   

• Actuarial Statistics II

  STAT40070
   

• Nonparametric Statistics

  STAT40080
   

• Multivariate Analysis

  STAT40150
   

• Survival Models

  STAT40250
   

• 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 who hold a degree in Statistics or a cognate subject area. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.

• Those who have been awarded an upper second class honours or higher in the Higher Diploma in Statistics are eligible for the programme.

• Alternatively students may qualify for enrolment for the four semester MA in Statistics which brings them to the same level as the 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 MSc in Statistics are excellent. Many graduates pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry and career opportunities also exist in banking, finance and risk management. There is also an increase in demand for statisticians from the IT sector. In addition, many government departments employ statisticians. Some past students embarked on a career in academia by proceeding to study to for a PhD in Statistics. Former students are currently working for companies such as Google, Western Union, AIB, Norbrook, EY, O2, SPSS. Demand for graduates continues to be strong both in Ireland and abroad.