Overview

With the BSc in Statistics (Hons) at University of St Andrews students will acquire the analytical techniques, clear logical thinking and deductive reasoning necessary to explore some of these fascinating areas of research.

Learning outcomes

Statistics is studied up to Honours level in both the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Faculty of Arts (MA). Students who have a background in the Sciences or who wish to study Statistics alongside Science subjects at St Andrews should apply for the BSc. For those interested in studying Statistics alongside Arts subjects, the MA in Statistics may be of interest.

Students interested in this course may also be interested in the Statistics Integrated Masters course, which allows you to graduate with a Master of Mathematics.

Careers

The demand for mathematically able graduates exceeds the supply and the career prospects for graduates in Statistics from St Andrews are excellent. Clear logical thinking, deductive reasoning, confidence in data handling, and IT skills are attributes that are highly prized by employers.

Around one-third of Mathematics and Statistics graduates go on to pursue postgraduate qualifications either in the UK or abroad, and develop research careers. Others gain employment in a variety of sectors including:

accountancy
actuarial profession
civil service
computing
intelligence (private sector)
investment banking and investment management
management consultancy
political risk analysis
technical and investigative science.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sampling Theory

Markov Chains and Processes

Computing in Statistics

Statistical Inference

Generalised Linear Models
Data Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Statistics View 126 other Bachelors in Statistics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAAB, including A in Mathematics and one other science from the following:

Biology or Human Biology
Chemistry
Computing Science or equivalent
Geography
Physics
Psychology.

GCE A-Levels

A*AA, including A* in Mathematics

IB points

38, including HL6 in Mathematics

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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