Programme Overview:
- Duration:
- 16 Months / 32 Months
- Attendance:
- Full Time / Part Time
- Mode of Delivery:
- Face-to-Face
- Next Intake:
- 2021/2022 September
- Contact Name:
- Contact Number:
- +353(0)1 716 2580
- Fees:
- Fee Information
The MA in statistics will bring students to the same level as the 1 year MSc degree in Statistics
Currently, students without sufficient statistical background knowledge can attain masters level proficiency by first completing the Higher Diploma in Statistics followed by the MSc in Statistics, which takes two years. The MA in Statistics provides an alternative pathway in 16 months and there is no comparable programme in Ireland or the UK.
The MA Statistics is an EMOS (European Master in Official Statistics) labelled programme, which means that students may choose to specialise in the area of official statistics, and potentially receive the EMOS certification for their degree.
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Curricular information is subject to change
Full Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes
Part Time option suitable for:
Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No
This programme is aimed at students with a numerate background, but below that required for direct entry into the MSc in Statistics, but who nevertheless have a strong interest in the subject. It enables them to reach in sixteen months a level of statistical knowledge broadly equivalent to that of MSc graduates. In the first part of the programme, students study background material appropriate to a four-year BSc, thereby enabling them as the course progresses to study statistics at the graduate level. The taught modules in the programme provide a thorough grounding in statistics; the (supervised) research project introduces the students to the area of statistical research. Thereby, the students are prepared well for either a career either in industry or in academia. We expect our students to become autonomous learners and researchers capable of setting their own research agenda. They will be capable of solving relevant problems in the language of statistics. Our graduates will be in demand by employers and academic research institutes for their ability to use the tools they have learned to explain, describe and predict. We value students who are motivated to find the underlying causes and reasons for observations and patterns. We aim to provide a teaching and learning environment that develops confidence and independence through a wide variety of interactive formats, both inside and outside the classroom.
There are 120 credits of work to do spread over four semesters including nine 5-credit modules (45 credits) from the Higher Diploma programme
Students must take all Core modules in addition to the dissertation in order to complete the programme.
MA Statistics (F043) Full Time
EU fee per year - € 10610
nonEU fee per year - € 19825
MA Statistics (F044) Part Time
EU fee per year - € 3740
nonEU fee per year - € 6610
***Fees are subject to change
Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.
School of Mathematics and Statistics Application Process FAQ
These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes
Staff Profile
Dr Riccardo Rastelli
UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics
The following entry routes are available:
* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised