Graduate Certificate in Statistical Programming GradCert
Western Sydney University Australia
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Master of Statistics Masters Degree
Australian National University Australia
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Doctor of Philosophy (Education, Mathematics, Statistics) Ph.D.
The University of New England (UNE) Australia
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The University of Melbourne Australia
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University of South Australia Australia
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Graduate Diploma of Science (Mathematics & Statistics) Graduate Diploma
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Master of Science (Mathematics / Statistics) Masters Degree (Research)
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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 masters 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 through lectures and seminars, as well as computer laboratory sessions. Modules you study could include:
Famous for surfing, sunshine and beaches, Australia has so much to offer to international students. The country's rich culture and history makes it a incredibly diverse country, and one that is welcoming and warm towards the international community. Australia has long been seen as a global leader in higher education, and places emphasis on delivering world-class education to both domestic and international students. The Group of Eight Universities is a prestigious group of universities that focus on providing internationally renowned faculty and research facilities across Australian higher education.
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