Statistics (Applied Statistics)
  • Postgraduate taught
  • MSc

Statistics (Applied Statistics)

Advance your understanding of theoretical and applied statistics and explore the use of stats in a variety of settings.

Advance your understanding of theoretical and applied statistics and explore the use of stats in a variety of settings

Get industry recognition with an accredited degree

Analyse a state-of-the-art research problem on an extended individual project

Course key facts

  • Qualification

    • MSc

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Start date

    October 2023

  • Study mode

    Full-time

  • Fees

    • £19,000 Home

    • £32,400 Overseas

  • Delivered by

  • Location

    • South Kensington

Minimum entry standard 2023

  • 2:1 in statistics, mathematics, engineering, physics or computer science

View full entry requirements

Course overview

Receive training in theoretical and applied statistics on this Master's course, which explores how statistical reasoning, tools, and methods are used in various employment sectors.

The programme explores the application of statistics in a variety of scientific, governmental, industrial, and commercial settings and considers current developments in the field.

You'll advance your understanding of probability theory, statistical inference and applied and computational statistics before specialising on a series of optional modules.

You'll also carry out an independent investigation within the area of applied statistics using research techniques acquired from the course.

Applied Statistics is one of six Global Statistics streams available at Imperial.

You may wish to consider our General stream, or specialist streams in Biostatistics, Data Science, Statistical Finance and Theory and Methods.

Structure

This page is updated regularly to reflect the latest version of the curriculum. However, this information is subject to change.

Find out more about potential course changes.

You'll take all of these core modules.

Core modules

You choose at least four modules from Group A and the remainder from Group B to total 30–32.5 ECTS.

You can choose a maximum of two modules each worth 7.5 ECTS.

Each module is worth 5 ECTS unless otherwise stated.

Group A

Group B

You'll also complete an extensive research project full-time between May and September, within the area of applied statistics.

This will include an opportunity to work with a member of academic staff on a state-of-the-art research problem that suits your interests.

Professional accreditation

Our MSc in Statistics is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

Graduates from accredited degrees can apply to the Royal Statistical Society for the professional award of Graduate Statistician. Graduates from non-accredited courses may also apply for this status and will be considered on an individual basis.

Our accreditation agreement with the Royal Statistics Society is until the 2022-23 academic year. The Department expects to be accredited into the future.

Teaching and assessment

Balance of teaching and learning

Key

  • Lectures, tutorials and practicals
  • Research project

  • 67% Lectures, tutorials and practicals
  • 33% Research project

Teaching and learning methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Dissertation
  • Four students sitting in a tutorial
    Group tutorials
  • Person at lectern giving speech
    Lectures
  • Modern statistical computing skills
  • Person giving feedback
    Office hours
  • Oral presentation and assessment
  • Practical computational sessions
  • Problem classes
  • Person giving seminar
    Research seminars
  • Blackboard virtual learning environment
    Virtual learning environment

Balance of assessment

Key

  • Modules
  • Research project

  • 67% Modules
  • 33% Research project

Assessment methods

  • Person completing coursework
    Assessed coursework/tests
  • Papers from a written report
    Enhanced coursework assessments
  • Oral presentation
  • A person completing a written exam
    Written examinations
  • Written project

Entry requirements

We consider all applicants on an individual basis, welcoming students from all over the world.

How to apply

Apply online

You can submit one application form per year of entry. You can choose up to two courses.

Tuition fees

Home fee

2023 entry

£19,000

Overseas fee

2023 entry

£32,400

Your future career

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Develop highly transferable skills that will prepare you for further study or a career using applied statistics.

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These include skills in programming, problem-solving, critical thinking, scientific writing, project work and presentation.

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Mathematics graduates at Imperial are highly sought after in a wide array of employment and research sectors.

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These include banking and finance, accountancy, education, and IT and technology.

Terms and conditions

There are some important pieces of information you should be aware of when applying to Imperial. These include key information about your tuition fees, funding, visas, accommodation and more.

Read our terms and conditions

You can find further information about your course, including degree classifications, regulations, progression and awards in the programme specification for your course.

Programme specifications