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Bachelor of Science (Honours) Statistics


BSc (Hons) Statistics: First year
Code Module name Credits
Mathematics 20 AND
Remaining credits from Level 1000 options

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year

Students lacking the prerequisite for MT1002 will take MT1001 in Semester 1.

BSc (Hons) Statistics: Second year
Code Module name Credits
Linear Mathematics 15 AND
Combinatorics and Probability 15 AND
Statistical Inference 15 AND
View list 15 credits from Module List: MT2502 - MT2503, MT2505 AND
Analysis 15
Multivariate Calculus 15
Abstract Algebra 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
60 credits from Levels 1000 and 2000 options AND

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in the academic year
Choose a minimum of 80 Level 2000 credits


Entry to Honours

Students who meet the requirements specified above, and who meet all other programme requirements, will be given automatic entry into Honours programmes.

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BSc Honours

The general requirements are 480 credits over a period of normally four years (and not more than five years) or part-time equivalent, of which the final two years form an approved Honours programme of 240 credits, of which 90 credits are at 4000 or 5000 level and at least a further 120 credits at 3000 and/or 4000 or 5000 levels.


BSc (Hons) Statistics: Third year
Code Module name Credits
View list Between 0 and 80 credits from Module List: MT3501, MT3507 - MT3508, (MT4606 or MT5701), (MT4607 or MT5761) AND
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
MT4606 Statistical Inference 15
MT5701 Advanced Statistical Inference 20
Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Statistical Modelling 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT4113, MT4111 - MT4112 AND
Computing in Statistics 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list Between 0 and 35 credits from Module List: (MT4531 or MT5831), MT4608 - MT4609 AND
Bayesian Inference 15
Advanced Bayesian Inference 20
Sampling Theory 15
Multivariate Analysis 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list Between 0 and 120 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT5999 (excluding MT4599, MT4794 - MT4797)
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Real Analysis 15
Complex Analysis 15
Differential Equations 15
Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
Numerical Analysis 15
MT3832 Mathematical Programming 15
Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
Asymptotic Methods 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
Graph Theory 15
Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
MT4536 Stochastic and Spatial Processes 15
MT4537 Spatial Processes 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
Mathematical Biology 1 15
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
MT4606 Statistical Inference 15
Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Sampling Theory 15
Multivariate Analysis 15
Design of Experiments 15
Group Dissertation for MSc Programme/s 60
Dissertation for MSc Programme/s 60
MT5590 Independent Study Module 15
MT5599 Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 30
Advanced Symbolic Computation 20
MT5612 Advanced Computing in Mathematics 20
MT5613 Advanced Topics in the History of Mathematics 20
MT5701 Advanced Statistical Inference 20
Estimating Animal Abundance 15
MT5753 Statistical Modelling 20
MT5756 Data Analysis 20
MT5757 Advanced Data Analysis 20
Applied Multivariate Analysis 15
Statistical Modelling 15
Introductory Data Analysis 15
Software for Data Analysis 15
Advanced Data Analysis 15
Medical Statistics 15
Advanced Analytical Techniques 20
Advanced Computational Techniques 20
Advanced Fluid Dynamics 20
Advanced Solar Theory 20
Advanced Combinatorics 20
MT5823 Semigroups 20
Topics in Groups 20
Measure and Probability Theory 20
MT5827 Lie Algebras 20
Hyperbolic Geometry 20
Advanced Bayesian Inference 20
Galois Theory 20
MT5837 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 20
MT5842 Advanced Analytical Techniques 15
MT5846 Advanced Computational Techniques 15
MT5849 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 15
MT5850 Advanced Solar Theory 15
Mathematical Biology 2 20
MT5853 Mathematical Biology 2 15
MT5854 Mathematical Oncology 5
MT5861 Advanced Combinatorics 15
MT5863 Semigroups 15
MT5864 Topics in Groups 15
MT5865 Measure and Probability Theory 15
MT5870 Hyperbolic Geometry 15
MT5876 Galois Theory 15
MT5877 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 15
Independent Study Module 20
Professional Skills for Mathematical Scientists 30
Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 40
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year

BSc Statistics (Honours) Third and Fourth Year Programme Requirements:
Between 75 and 80 credits: MT3501, MT3507, MT3508, (MT4606 or MT5701), (MT4607 or MT5761);
15 Credits: MT4113 (recommended), MT4111, MT4112;
30 or 35 Credits in two of: (MT4531 or MT5831), MT4608, MT4609;
15 Credits: MT4599 (Fourth Year Only);
Further Credits: MT3000-MT5999 (except MT4794-MT4797)

Students with the permission of the Adviser of Studies and any other School involved may substitute 30 credits in Third Year with credits from another level or School.
In total, at least 210 credits must be achieved at 3000 level or above, including at least 90 credits at 4000 level or above.
Modules at level 5000 can only be taken with permission from the Head of School or Director of Teaching.

BSc (Hons) Statistics: Fourth year
Code Module name Credits
Project in Mathematics / Statistics 15 AND
View list Between 0 and 80 credits from Module List: MT3501, MT3507 - MT3508, (MT4606 or MT5701), (MT4607 or MT5761) AND
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
MT4606 Statistical Inference 15
MT5701 Advanced Statistical Inference 20
Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Statistical Modelling 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list Between 0 and 15 credits from Module List: MT4113, MT4111 - MT4112 AND
Computing in Statistics 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list Between 0 and 35 credits from Module List: (MT4531 or MT5831), MT4608 - MT4609 AND
Bayesian Inference 15
Advanced Bayesian Inference 20
Sampling Theory 15
Multivariate Analysis 15
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above
View list Between 0 and 105 credits from Module List: MT3000 - MT5999 (excluding MT4599, MT4794 - MT4797)
Linear Mathematics 2 15
Real Analysis 15
Complex Analysis 15
Differential Equations 15
Algebra: Rings and Fields 15
Techniques of Applied Mathematics 15
Mathematical Statistics 15
Applied Statistics 15
Numerical Analysis 15
MT3832 Mathematical Programming 15
Automata, Languages and Complexity 15
Groups 15
Real and Abstract Analysis 15
Linear and Nonlinear Waves 15
Symbolic Computation 15
MT4112 Computing in Mathematics 15
Computing in Statistics 15
MT4501 Topics in the History of Mathematics 15
Classical Mechanics 15
MT4508 Dynamical Systems 15
Fluid Dynamics 15
Solar Theory 15
Asymptotic Methods 15
MT4513 Fractal Geometry 15
Graph Theory 15
Functional Analysis 15
MT4516 Finite Mathematics 15
MT4519 Number Theory 15
MT4526 Topology 15
Time Series Analysis 15
MT4528 Markov Chains and Processes 15
MT4530 Population Genetics 15
Bayesian Inference 15
MT4536 Stochastic and Spatial Processes 15
MT4537 Spatial Processes 15
Quantitative Risk Management 15
MT4551 Financial Mathematics 15
Mathematical Biology 1 15
Theory of Electric and Magnetic Fields 15
MT4606 Statistical Inference 15
Generalised Linear Models and Data Analysis 15
Sampling Theory 15
Multivariate Analysis 15
Design of Experiments 15
Group Dissertation for MSc Programme/s 60
Dissertation for MSc Programme/s 60
MT5590 Independent Study Module 15
MT5599 Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 30
Advanced Symbolic Computation 20
MT5612 Advanced Computing in Mathematics 20
MT5613 Advanced Topics in the History of Mathematics 20
MT5701 Advanced Statistical Inference 20
Estimating Animal Abundance 15
MT5753 Statistical Modelling 20
MT5756 Data Analysis 20
MT5757 Advanced Data Analysis 20
Applied Multivariate Analysis 15
Statistical Modelling 15
Introductory Data Analysis 15
Software for Data Analysis 15
Advanced Data Analysis 15
Medical Statistics 15
Advanced Analytical Techniques 20
Advanced Computational Techniques 20
Advanced Fluid Dynamics 20
Advanced Solar Theory 20
Advanced Combinatorics 20
MT5823 Semigroups 20
Topics in Groups 20
Measure and Probability Theory 20
MT5827 Lie Algebras 20
Hyperbolic Geometry 20
Advanced Bayesian Inference 20
Galois Theory 20
MT5837 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 20
MT5842 Advanced Analytical Techniques 15
MT5846 Advanced Computational Techniques 15
MT5849 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics 15
MT5850 Advanced Solar Theory 15
Mathematical Biology 2 20
MT5853 Mathematical Biology 2 15
MT5854 Mathematical Oncology 5
MT5861 Advanced Combinatorics 15
MT5863 Semigroups 15
MT5864 Topics in Groups 15
MT5865 Measure and Probability Theory 15
MT5870 Hyperbolic Geometry 15
MT5876 Galois Theory 15
MT5877 Ergodic Theory and Dynamical Systems 15
Independent Study Module 20
Professional Skills for Mathematical Scientists 30
Advanced Project in Mathematics / Statistics 40
Note:
- Not all modules are available in every academic year and/or semester
- Individual modules may have requisites to satisfy to be eligible to select them

For further details, see the entry for each individual module above

Further requirements

Choose 120 credits in academic year

BSc Statistics (Honours) Third and Fourth Year Programme Requirements:
Between 75 and 80 credits: MT3501, MT3507, MT3508, (MT4606 or MT5701), (MT4607 or MT5761);
15 Credits: MT4113 (recommended), MT4111, MT4112;
30 or 35 Credits in two of: (MT4531 or MT5831), MT4608, MT4609;
15 Credits: MT4599 (Fourth Year Only);
Further Credits: MT3000-MT5999 (except MT4794-MT4797)

Students with the permission of the Adviser of Studies and any other School involved may substitute 30 credits in Third Year with credits from another level or School.
In total, at least 210 credits must be achieved at 3000 level or above, including at least 90 credits at 4000 level or above.
Modules at level 5000 can only be taken with permission from the Head of School or Director of Teaching.

Royal Statistical Society (RSS) accreditation

The School has had accreditation since 2003 from the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for its undergraduate degree programmes in statistics and also for those in mathematics that have appropriate statistical content. For more, see:

Study abroad

In the case of students who spend part of the Honours programme on a recognised Study Abroad scheme, the Programme Requirements will be amended to take into account overseas courses which are approved by the relevant 91¹û¶³ÊÓƵ School in the Learning Agreement (see ).