Program Overview

Introduction to Statistical PracticumSTAT 581

The Statistical PracticumSTAT 581 is a course offered by Victoria University of Wellington, designed to provide students with professional work experience in the application of statistics. Each student is supervised by a host organisation involved in statistical consulting or statistical applications in the public or private sectors.

Course Details

• Course Code: STAT 581
• Course Name: Statistical Practicum
• Faculty: School of Mathematics and Statistics Faculty of Science and Engineering
• Duration: Approximately 300 hours or 17.6 hours per week for 17 weeks
• Points: 30 points
• Special Course Features: Includes work-integrated learning
• Entry Restrictions:
  • Prerequisites: Enrolment in the MAppStat; 60 approved STAT points at 400 level or above
  • Corequisites: None
  • Restrictions: None

Course Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the project process in a workplace
• Communicate effectively with others and present statistical results logically
• Apply statistical methodologies in practice
• Extend their knowledge of and ability to apply statistics to new situations

How the Course is Taught

This course requires students to attend in person and cannot be taken online. It includes:

• Practicum briefing: Understanding professional expectations and responsibilities; dealing with problems arising in the workplace
• Placement: Working on specific projects with significant Statistics content assigned by a host employer; developing teamwork and communication skills; and submitting regular reports
• Seminar: Presenting the findings from the projects and sharing the placement experience with the class

Assessment

• Assessment Type: Pass/Fail
• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Spend at least 200 hours in a workplace (verified by the host organisation)
  • Submit and obtain a passing grade on all reports
  • Give a presentation

Fees

• Domestic Students: NZ$2,710.50
• International Students: NZ$11,358.00

What You'll Need to Get

You do not need to get any texts or equipment for this course.

Course Options

There are three course options available:

• Option 1: 23 Feb to 21 Jun, Trimester 1, CRN 28423, Distance
• Option 2: 6 Jul to 8 Nov, Trimester 2, CRN 28424, Distance
• Option 3: 16 Nov 2026 to 7 Feb 2027, Trimester 3, CRN 27154, Distance

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change. Key dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be provided once the course has begun.