Candidates submit a dissertation on their project for the award of the MSc degree. One-year programmes are available for students with a good honours degree containing units in mathematics and statistics. Both MScs can also be taken over two years by combining units from the one-year MSc and Postgraduate Certificate programmes. These are suitable as conversion courses for graduates with a limited statistical background, in particular for those with degrees in the Social Sciences, but with GCE Advanced Level training in mathematics. Full and partial scholarships are also available from European Social Funds.
Early application is advised.
The programme is approved for the award of Advanced Course Studentships by ESRC, and early application is advised. This programme is designed for part-time study over two to five years and is offered by the Social Statistics Department. It aims to provide the core skills and knowledge needed by professional statisticians working in government. This nine-month course, which serves as either a consolidation or a conversion course for graduates in other subjects, covers theory and methods equivalent to an honours degree in statistics.