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PhD of Statistics

University of Essex

Colchester, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A 4-year doctoral programme in Statistics at Memorial University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Statistics can develop the ability to apply core scientific or quantitative methods
Interpret evidence
Test hypotheses and present results with appropriate limitations
And conduct and communicate an original research project where this is a research doctorate. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Data Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Scientist
Research Analyst

Curriculum

Graduate courses
A two-part comprehensive examination
An original research thesis and a final oral defence.

Entry requirements

Academic

UK entry: You will need a good honours degree or a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential
You may be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance
acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Good master's degree (or UK 2:1/2:2 honours for some departments) in a related subject, Research proposal (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences) or department pro forma (Science and Health), CV, References.

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results
Curriculum Vitae
Research Proposal.

How to apply

Check the course page
Research proposal needs and deadlines. Apply online through the postgraduate application system. Upload transcripts
English language evidence
Research proposal or department pro forma
CV and references as the course asks. Attend an interview if the department requires one. Accept the offer and pay the tuition fee deposit (or show recognised sponsor funding) to receive your CAS. Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,675 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£32,502 GBP

Program details

Campus	Colchester Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science and Health
Department	School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	3
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

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Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.