Statistics

University of Sheffield

United Kingdom, Sheffield

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom , Sheffield

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 29,190 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Statistics

About

Course description

Our Statistics MSc will teach you the theories behind a variety of statistical techniques, and how to apply them in scenarios that professional statisticians face every day.

You’ll develop a detailed working knowledge of important statistical techniques and concepts, including linear and generalised linear modelling, Bayesian statistics, time series and machine learning.

Our Statistics MSc includes modules on how to collect data and design experiments, and the role of statistics in clinical trials. You’ll learn how to analyse and draw meaningful conclusions from data, and develop your programming skills using the statistical computing software R.

Around one-third of the course is devoted to your dissertation. This may focus on investigating a data set, or a more theoretical or methodological topic. You’ll gain skills to help you stand out in the graduate job market, such as planning and researching a project, data acquisition, problem specification, analysis and reporting your findings.

External clients, such as pharmaceutical companies or sports modelling organisations, often provide dissertation topics. Distance learning students often come with projects designed by their employer.

Recent examples of dissertation topics include:

Probabilistic Topic Modelling
Spatio-temporal Modelling of Social Phenomena
Feature selection for high dimensional data
Modelling Football Results

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society

Royal Statistical Society (RSS)

Disciplines

Faculty of Science

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate honours degree in a relevant subject with relevant modules.

We look for applications that demonstrate background within mathematics (particularly calculus and linear algebra), probability (and/or stochastic processes) and statistics (eg Linear modelling, multivariate methods, machine learning, time series etc). Typically we require a selection of modules from each of the three areas to cover each year of undergraduate study and at least 50% of the degree to be in a mathematical subject.

Applications with employment history in statistical or data science fields are also welcomed, including for distance learning courses. In such cases we consider the balance of both relevant parts of the employment history and academic qualifications.

We also consider a wide range of international qualifications:

Entry requirements for international students

We assess each application on the basis of the applicant’s preparation and achievement as a whole. We may accept applicants whose qualifications don’t meet the published entry criteria but have other experience relevant to the course.

The lists of required degree subjects and modules are indicative only. Sometimes we may accept subjects or modules that aren’t listed, and sometimes we may not accept subjects or modules that are listed, depending on the content studied.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent.

Other English language qualifications we accept

Pathway programme for international students

If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for a pre-masters programme in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

Statistics Graduate Certificate

Postgraduate taught

September 2025 start
9 months Part-time Distance learning

Develop your background knowledge of mathematics, probability and statistical theory, with the opportunity to progress onto the MSc Statistics course.

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

English Program Requirements

IELTS 6.5 (with 6 in each component) or University equivalent

Other English language qualifications we accept

Pathway programme for international students

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

Career

Your career

Our graduates have the specialist modelling and analysis skills employers need to interpret the complex datasets that underpin a variety of professions, from business, manufacturing and marketing to policy making, science and healthcare. Our graduates have been hired by employers such as Amazon, Barclays, Dell, Goldman Sachs, IBM, PwC, Sky, the NHS and the Civil Service.

You’ll cover advanced topics and gain extensive research training, which is also great preparation for a PhD. Sheffield mathematics graduates have secured postgraduate research positions at many of the world's top 100 universities.

Our Statistics MSc satisfies the eligibility criteria for the Royal Statistical Society’s Graduate Statistician award – a stepping-stone to full professional membership of the RSS and Chartered Statistician status.