Program Overview

Master's Program in Statistics

The Master's program in statistics aims to broaden and deepen knowledge in statistics. Students gain advanced knowledge as statisticians, with courses in R programming and machine learning. The program covers theory and application of statistical methods and models, production and quality in public statistics, and various calculation methods for solving statistical problems.

Program Overview

The program consists of 90 credits of compulsory courses, including a 30-credit thesis, and 30 credits of elective courses. The structure is as follows:

• Termin 1: Compulsory courses in mathematics (7.5 credits) and statistics (22.5 credits)
• Termin 2: Compulsory courses in statistics (30 credits)
• Termin 3: Elective courses (30 credits)
• Termin 4: Compulsory thesis in statistics (30 credits)

Year 1

Termin 1 (Compulsory Courses)

• Mathematics for Economic and Statistical Analysis, 7.5 credits (period A)
• R Programming, 7.5 credits (period B)
• Probability Theory, 7.5 credits (period C)
• Inference Theory, 7.5 credits (period D)

Termin 2 (Compulsory Courses)

• Statistical Calculations, 7.5 credits (period A)
• Multivariate Analysis, 7.5 credits (period B)
• Generalized Linear Models: Theory and Application, 7.5 credits (period C)
• Statistical Science Theory and Method, 7.5 credits (period D)

Year 2

Termin 3 (Elective Courses)

• Bayesian Learning, 7.5 credits (period A-B, half-time)
• Machine Learning, 7.5 credits (period A-B, half-time)
• Experimental Design, 7.5 credits (period C)
• Sampling and Estimation, 7.5 credits (period D)

Termin 4 (Compulsory Course)

• Independent Project in Statistics for Master's Degree, 30 credits

Admission Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, 180 credits with 90 credits in statistics or equivalent, and English B or equivalent.
• Selection is based on credits (up to 270).

Tuition Fees

Applies only to citizens outside the EU, EES, and Switzerland. First payment: 60,000 SEK. Entire education: SEK (amount not specified).

Program Details

• Program code: SSTAO
• Application code: SU-39013
• Education level: Advanced level
• Language of instruction: English
• Special eligibility: Bachelor's degree, 180 credits with 90 credits in statistics or equivalent, and English B or equivalent.
• Belongs to the subject: Statistics
• Belongs to the field of interest: Human, Law, Politics, and Society
• Education responsible institution: Department of Statistics

Graduate Profile

After completing the Master's program, students are expected to be able to work independently with qualified statistical analysis in the private or public sector or proceed to doctoral studies in statistics.