Statistics (Financial Statistics)

You will take three compulsory courses which will consolidate your understanding of fundamental ideas in probability and statistics and their applications in finance. In addition, you will take courses to the value of two units from a range of options, including statistics and methodology courses as well as selected options from the Department of Finance.

 (* denotes a half unit) 

Statistical Inference: Principles, Methods and Computation
Provides comprehensive coverage on some fundamental aspects of probability and statistics methods and principles.

Financial Statistics*
Covers key statistical methods and the data analytic techniques most relevant to finance.

Time Series*
Provides a broad introduction to statistical time series analysis.

Courses to the value of two units from a range of options

For the most up-to-date list of optional courses please visit the relevant School Calendar page.

You must note, however, that while care has been taken to ensure that this information is up to date and correct, a change of circumstances since publication may cause the School to change, suspend or withdraw a course or programme of study, or change the fees that apply to it. The School will always notify the affected parties as early as practicably possible and propose any viable and relevant alternative options. Note that that the School will neither be liable for information that after publication becomes inaccurate or irrelevant, nor for changing, suspending or withdrawing a course or programme of study due to events outside of its control, which includes but is not limited to a lack of demand for a course or programme of study, industrial action, fire, flood or other environmental or physical damage to premises.

You must also note that places are limited on some courses and/or subject to specific entry requirements. The School cannot therefore guarantee you a place. Please note that changes to programmes and courses can sometimes occur after you have accepted your offer of a place. These changes are normally made in light of developments in the discipline or path-breaking research, or on the basis of student feedback. Changes can take the form of altered course content, teaching formats or assessment modes. Any such changes are intended to enhance the student learning experience. You should visit the School's Calendar, or contact the relevant academic department, for information on the availability and/or content of courses and programmes of study. Certain substantive changes will be listed on the updated graduate course and programme information page.

Quick Careers Facts for the Department of Statistics

Median salary of our PG students six months after graduating: £33,000

Top 5 sectors our students work in:

• Financial and Professional Services
• Accounting and Auditing
• Information, Digital Technology and Data
• Education, Teaching and Research
• Advertising, Marketing, PR, Media, Entertainment, Publishing and Journalism

The data was collected as part of the Graduate Outcomes survey, which is administered by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). Graduates from 2019-20 were the third group to be asked to respond to Graduate Outcomes. Median salaries are calculated for respondents who are paid in UK pounds sterling and who were working in full-time employment.

The programme provides excellent opportunities for employment and further study. The programme is also conditionally accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. This means that although an accreditation is given, it will only lead to the award of 'Graduate Statistician' if you take a specific combination of modules.

Further information on graduate destinations for this programme

Support for your career

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