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- Statistics - MSc
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Canterbury Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
These programmes offers the opportunity to begin or consolidate your research career under the guidance of internationally renowned researchers and professionals in the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS).
Overview
Research interests are diverse and include: Bayesian statistics; bioinformatics; biometry; ecological statistics; epidemic modelling; medical statistics; nonparametric statistics and semi-parametric modelling; risk and queueing theory; shape statistics.
Statistics at Kent provides:
a programme that gives you the opportunity to develop practical, mathematical and computing skills in statistics, while working on challenging and important problems relevant to a broad range of potential employers
teaching and supervision by staff who are research-active, with established reputations and who are accessible, supportive and genuinely interested in your work
advanced and accessible computing and other facilities
a congenial work atmosphere with pleasant surroundings, where you can socialise and discuss issues with a community of other students.
About the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (SMSAS)
The School has a strong reputation for world-class research and a well-established system of support and training, with a high level of contact between staff and research students. Postgraduate students develop analytical, communication and research skills. Developing computational skills and applying them to mathematical problems forms a significant part of the postgraduate training in the School. We encourage all postgraduate statistics students to take part in statistics seminars and to help in tutorial classes.
Careers
Students often go into careers as professional statisticians in industry, government, research and teaching but our programmes also prepare you for careers in other fields requiring a strong statistical background. You have the opportunity to attend careers talks from professional statisticians working in industry and to attend networking meetings with employers.
Our graduates have started careers in diverse areas such as the pharmaceutical industry, financial services and sports betting.
Tuition fees
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拢 18,600per 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 League Table
52nd
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Campus address
University of Kent, Recruitment and Admissions Office, Registry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 7NZ, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
35th out of 65 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 234135 58%42nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10082.0 82%29th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.12 78%31st
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