Strengthen your knowledge of statistical science and develop your consulting and project writing skills. The UNSW Master of Statistics covers a wide range of statistical theory and practice and provides advanced training in the principles of mathematics and statistical analysis. 

This program is also suitable for students who are currently or aspiring to become practicing statisticians, with the opportunity to learn in-depth applications of statistics in areas such as finance, engineering or medical and biological science. The program also provides the necessary preparation for further research in statistics.  

Key features

• Research project
  You’ll complete a compulsory supervised research project, which gives you an opportunity to make practical use of the knowledge you gain through your master’s program. This project will prepare you for the problem-solving and report-writing aspects of future employment, or for progression to a research degree.

• Wide range of career opportunities
  The Master of Statistics opens up a variety of career opportunities in areas as diverse as:

• banking 

• insurance and investment 

• environmental modelling 

• oceanography 

• meteorology 

• computing 

• information technology  

• government 

• education 

• research.

• Transferable skills
  Studying mathematics improves your logical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Solving mathematical and statistical problems also requires creativity and adaptability. These skills are highly valued by employers.

This degree covers a range of statistical theory and practice and provides advanced training in the principles of mathematics and statistical analysis. In addition, the program provides the necessary preparation for further research in statistics. 

Full program structure

The Master of Statistics can be completed in 1.7 years of full-time study. The program is made up of 10 courses, including two core courses and eight electives. You’ll also complete a compulsory supervised research project.

• Research project
• Core courses
• Elective courses

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Statisticians are trained to think logically and to approach problems in analytical and creative ways. Studying statistics prepares you for a wide variety of careers because it provides you with the problem-solving, computing and communication skills that employers want.

This degree opens up career opportunities in areas as diverse as banking, insurance and investment, environmental modelling, oceanography, meteorology, computing, information technology, government or education. 

Academic and research positions within universities, the CSIRO and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation are available for those with the drive to discover new knowledge in mathematics and statistics.  

For entry into this degree, you must have both: Bachelor of Mathematics or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in mathematics and statistics sufficient mathematical and/or statistical ba

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.