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In disciplines as diverse as biology, economics, actuarial studies, psychology, physics, archaeology, medicine and information technology, there is always a need for qualified statisticians to make proper sense of the data. The Master of Statistics program will enable you to specialise in any of a large number of areas, as well as receive rigorous training in core statistical application and theory. This will set you up as a professional statistician whose services will be highly sought-after. With an ANU Master of Statistics you will excel in your career literally anywhere is the world.
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate statistical computing skills for use in quantitative and data-based problem solving.
- Understand and be able to apply the processes and applications of: multiple linear regression, survey design; mathematical statistics, stochastic modelling, generalised linear modelling techniques; the principles of data representation, summarisation and presentation; multivariate statistical techniques; and, the role and notion of both parametric and non-parametric statistics.
- Analyse complex problems by running and interpreting time series models involving dynamic volatility and/or trends.
- Analyse and interpret data in various contexts using appropriate methodology.
- Work independently and collaboratively to collect, process, interpret and communicate the outcomes of fundamental research questions in applied statistics.
The Master of Statistics requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following initial component:
36 units from completion of courses from the following list:
STAT6038 Regression Modelling
STAT6039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics
STAT6046 Financial Mathematics
STAT7018 Stochastic Modelling
STAT7029 Design of Experiments and Surveys
STAT7030 Generalised Linear Models
STAT8002 Applied Time Series Analysis
STAT8003 Biostatistics
STAT8027 Statistical Inference
EMET8005 Economic Models and Introductory Economics
12 units from completion of the following compulsory research courses:
STAT7001 Applied Statistics
STAT7026 Graphical Data Analysis
48 units from completion of the following concluding component:
A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses from the following list:
STAT6043 Life Contingencies
STAT6045 Actuarial Techniques
STAT7042 Survival Models
STAT8035 Risk Theory
STAT8036 Credibility Theory
STAT8053 Applied Research Essay
STAT8056 Advanced Mathematical Statistics
EMET8002 Case Studies in Applied Econometrics
EMET8008 Econometric Theory
EMET8012 Business and Economic Forecasting
A maximum of 24 units from completion of 6000-level, 7000-level and 8000-level courses from the following subject areas:
ACST Actuarial Studies
BUSN Business
ECON Economics
EMET Econometrics
FINM Financial Management
MATH Mathematics
STAT Statistics
Students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average mark in the initial component to continue to the concluding component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum of 60% weighted average mark will be transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Finance Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics with a specialisation in Statistics.
A Bachelor degree or international equivalent with an average mark of at least 65% in the last two full-time-equivalent years of study and with at least one full-time-equivalent year of study in the field of mathematics, including calculus and algebra.
Applicants with a Bachelor Degree or Graduate Certificate in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 24 units (one semester) of credit.
Applicants with a Graduate Diploma or Honours in a cognate discipline may be eligible for 48 units (one year) of credit.
Students must achieve a minimum 60% weighted average mark in the initial component to continue to the concluding component.
Students who do not achieve a minimum of 60% weighted average mark in the initial component will be transferred to the Graduate Diploma of Finance Actuarial Studies and Applied Statistics
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- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.
Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.
For Domestic Students applying through UAC: If you have completed an overseas qualification, please send a scanned copy of your original testamur (graduation certificate) and academic transcript through to info.cbe@anu.edu.au. The scanned documents should be in colour and unaltered in size. Please include your name and UAC number in the email.
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