Statistics MSc

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University of Manchester

Comments about Statistics MSc - At the institution - Manchester - Greater Manchester

• Objectives
  This programme aims to offer you a professional training in statistics, preparing you for employment as a statistician in business, industry, education, medicine, government or scientific research establishments. It covers areas such as statistical data analysis and modelling, multivariate and non-parametric statistics.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements: The entry requirement to the programmes is normally a good honours degree in mathematics, computer science or a mathematically-related discipline or an equivalent overseas qualification in a mathematical subject.
• Academic title
  Statistics MSc
• Course description
  Progression and assessment
  There are two teaching semesters of 12 weeks each and approximately 15 weeks of project work. Assessment for the taught part is by exams and coursework.
  
  Career opportunities
  The programmes will prepare students for a broad range of careers in the financial sector requiring high quantitative and mathematical skills. The programme would also provide an excellent background for students wishing to pursue advanced postgraduate research in this area.
  
  

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