| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Learn the theory and application of statistical methods on this MSc Applied Statistics degree at the University of Southampton. Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in analysing large-scale data to solve problems. You'll graduate ready for a career as a statistician in a wide range of sectors, from government to medicine.
On this UK statistics master’s course we’ll teach you how to collect and analyse quantitative social science data and apply it to real-world problems.
Through your choice of modules you’ll be able to adapt the course to your personal interests or career plans.
Typical subjects include:
You’ll benefit from the research of our expert academics, whose findings feed directly into the course content. Our main areas of expertise at Southampton include:
We’re known for the expertise and international scope of our research and for the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods.
We host the
National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM)
, which provides training and capacity building as well as carrying out its own research programme.Flexible study
If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:
Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.
Course lead
Your course leader is Dr Olga Maslovskaya, lecturer in Social Statistics and Demography within Economic, Social and Political Sciences. Her research interests include survey research, survey methodology, social statistics, quantitative research methods and demography.
Visit
Dr Maslovskaya's staff profile
to find out more about her work.Program Outline
You’ll study for a full 12 months, from September to the following September.
In the week before the start of semester 1, you’ll attend a 4-day induction course which will introduce you to our computer and library facilities.
For the first 9 months (semesters 1 and 2) you’ll study the taught part of the course. This is made up of modules that everyone on the course takes and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.
Exams take place at the end of semesters 1 and 2.
You’ll spend the last 3 months of the course working independently on your research project and dissertation.
Want more detail?
See all the modules in the course.
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You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject such as:
We’ll also consider non-graduate qualifications, such as the Graduate Diploma of the Royal Statistical Society. Details of statistical training will help us assess your suitability.
Find the
equivalent international qualifications
for your country.Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University’s own English language proficiency requirements, the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. The current requirements are that:
English Language Tests
The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Secure English Language Tests
must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.The University of Southampton also accepts the following English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a centralised test centre/venue:
iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) The University of Southampton does not recognise MyBest scores and will only accept scores taken in one sitting within the 2 years immediately preceding the programme start date. Please note, we currently do not accept the TOEFLiBT
Paper Edition.Tests taken at home:
Non-SELT English Language Tests
must usually be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.
Notes:
* You must present both certificates for the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands FY, A, B, C, D, E) and the LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands F, G, H, I)
The University does not recognise any test not listed above.
