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Statistics degrees in the UK in 2024

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Mathematics and Statistics (GG13) BSc (Hons)

University of Liverpool United Kingdom

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Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)

University of Chichester United Kingdom

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BSc Statistics BSc

Essex, University of United Kingdom

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Pure Mathematics/Statistics BSc (Hons)

Aberystwyth University United Kingdom

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Mathematics, Statistics and Operational Research BSc

University of Exeter United Kingdom

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Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)

University of Portsmouth United Kingdom

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Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons)

Royal Holloway, University of London United Kingdom

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Mathematics (with Statistics) BSc (Hons)

Keele University United Kingdom

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Statistics BSc (Hons)

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom

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Statistics Degrees in the UK

Study Statistics Degrees

Statistics as an academic field focuses on the study and manipulation of data. This involves the gathering, analysis and processing of data, as well as the presentation and conclusion of what the data has shown. There are two main subjects within statistics, these are descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. Statistical findings can be incredibly useful in an extremely wide range of fields, and is not limited to mathematical applications.

Graduates of a degree in statistics will have a wide variety of career options available to them. These include actuarial analyst, data scientist, risk analyst, insurance underwriter, and market researcher.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These include lectures and seminars, as well as the possibility of computer laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Advanced Algebra
  • Probability and Statistics
  • Scientific Computation
  • Data Analysis
  • Differential Equations

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

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