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Applied Statistics in Finance MSc

University of Strathclyde

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    John Anderson Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our MSc in Applied Statistics in Finance is a conversion course, offering the opportunity to develop skills in statistics and data analysis even if you have never studies statistics before. You will be supported by members of staff who work directly with industry to develop skills which are relevant to current areas of research including population health and medicine, animal and plant health, finance and business.

Students will gain skills in:

problem solving
analysis and manipulation of complex data
the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting
effective communication of statistics
Programme skillset
On the MSc Applied Statistics in Finance programme you'll have the opportunity to acquire:

an in-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets, and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting
skills in using statistical software packages used in government, industry and commerce
the ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem
problem solving and high numeracy skills widely sought after in the commercial sector
practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data.
Course content
Throughout your studies, you will take 80 credits of compulsory taught classes, 40 credits of elective taught classes, and in the third (summer) term you'll also undertake your MSc Project (60 credits).

Accreditation: Royal Statistical Society: MSc graduates may qualify for GradStat status.
Careers:
There are many exciting career opportunities for graduates in applied statistics. The practical, real-life skills that you'll gain means you'll be much in demand in international organisations. A report by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry identified statistics and data mining as ''two key areas in which a 'skills gap' is threatening the UK's biopharmaceutical industry.''

Graduates from the MSc Applied Statistics programme have gone on to be employed in a number of different sectors such as:

Clinical Trials Statistician at Usher Institute
Data Analyst at Bending Spoons
Associate Statistician at Thermo Fisher Scientific
Biostatistician at Optical Express
Statistician at Phastar (x7)
Statistician at Quotient Sciences (x3)
Information Analyst at NHS Scotland
Statistician at Scottish Government (x4)
Statistician at Abbots Diabetes Care
Medical Statistician at University of Oxford
Credit Risk Analyst at Clydesdale Bank
Statistical Analyst at Medpace
Data Scientist at Scottish Water
PhD studentship in social sciences

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
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拢 25,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde

  • University League Table

    32nd

  • Campus address

    University of Strathclyde, McCance Building, 16 Richmond Street, Glasgow, Glasgow, City Of, G1 1XQ, Scotland

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Welcoming almost 30,000 students from over 140 countries, Strathclyde offers a supportive and vibrant university experience for students of all backgrounds.
Strathclyde offers numerous scholarships and funding opportunities to support students in their studies.
It's home to an International Study Centre offering international students the option to complete pre-master's programmes.

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    212 96%

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    82.0 82%

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    3.14 78%

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  • Student satisfaction

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    3.06 76%

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