Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

• The university provides various undergraduate and honors qualifications, each with its own set of requirements and regulations.
  • Students can choose from a wide range of fields, including science, engineering, technology, and more.
  • Each qualification has a specific number of credits required for completion, and students must adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the university.

Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics

• Qualification stream: New Curriculum
• Qualification code: 98922 - NEW
• NQF level: 8
• Total credits: 120
• APS/AS: 60
• Rules: This qualification is only for students who are registering for the first time for the Honours in Statistics in 2021 or later. Students must select one of the optional modules STA4808, STA4809, and STA4811.
• Purpose statement: The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide Honours Bachelor of Science (Hons BSc) graduates with the knowledge, specific skills, and applied and theoretical competence in a number of Science fields to provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity, and valuable contributions to society.

Curriculum for this Qualification

• The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science Honours in Statistics includes a range of compulsory and optional modules.
• Compulsory modules:
  • HRSTA80 - Research project in Statistics
  • STA4803 - Linear Models
  • STA4804 - Regression
  • STA4807 - Time Series
  • STA4812 - Inference
  • STA4813 - Generalized Linear Models
  • STA4814 - Multivariate Statistical Techniques
• Optional modules:
  • STA4808 - Survival Analysis
  • STA4809 - Nonparametric Regression
  • STA4811 - Probability and Stochastic Processes

Registration and Admission

• Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the 2026 academic year once the registration period opens.
• Students must take their available time into consideration when choosing their modules, as this will impact their academic performance.

Research Areas

• The university has a strong focus on research, with various research areas and initiatives.
• Research support is available to students, including research grants, research permissions, and postdoctoral fellowship support programs.
• The university also has a range of research centers and institutes, each with its own area of focus and expertise.