Statistics

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.  

Career Options

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate statistical computing skills for use in quantitative and data-based problem solving.
2. 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.
3. Analyse complex problems by running and interpreting time series models involving dynamic volatility and/or trends.
4. Analyse and interpret data in various contexts using appropriate methodology.
5. 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

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.