This department has provided training in Statistics, Econometrics and Social Statistics for postgraduate students from more than 30 countries. The staff have a wide experience of statistical work both in the United Kingdom and overseas. In the main, those for whom a full-time course is not possible. Often part-time study would be possible, but in statistics especially at more advanced levels, this is not widely available. Distance learning is a flexible response to all these problems.
Students are of all ages and from many countries.
They have numerous reasons for wanting to study. Some wish to improve their skills within their current employment with a view to promotion or moving into the new area. Some wish to start a new career or to return to work after a career break. Here are some pen portraits of previous students. Bulletin inviting people who were interested in finding out about statistics and maybe even gaining a qualification to get in touch.