Statistics

Description

Our professionally accredited three-year Statistics BSc Honours degree provides a firm foundation in the ideas and techniques of modern mathematics and statistics.

All our degrees focus on three core areas - pure mathematics, applied mathematics, and statistics - and you have the flexibility to tailor the combination of these to suit your interests.

On this degree, you will select mostly statistics modules in the later Stages. These include:

• foundations of probability
• regression and modelling
• Bayesian Statistics

You can also choose optional modules linked to the research expertise of our staff and learn about the latest developments in the discipline, such as turbulence, quantum mechanics, and time series and forecasting.

Quality and ranking

Mathematics and Statistics at Newcastle achieved an impressive 92 per cent overall student satisfaction score in the National Student Survey 2013.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12075 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Our Mathematics and Statistics degrees all share a common set of modules in Stages 1 and 2, and a choice of optional modules in later Stages.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• MAS1041 Mathematical Methods A
• MAS1042 Mathematical Methods B
• MAS1043 Optimisation and Linear Methods *
• MAS1141 Analytic Geometry and the Foundations of Differential Equations
• MAS1142 Modelling with Differential Equations
• MAS1143 Problem-solving Techniques *
• MAS1241 Number Systems
• MAS1242 The Foundations of Analysis
• MAS1243 Application of Mathematical Methods to Finance *
• MAS1341 Introduction to Probability
• MAS1342 Introduction to Statistics
• MAS1343 Computational Probability and Statistics with R *

For modules marked *, alternative modules may be selected, subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director. This gives you flexibility to spend some of your time studying another ‘minor’ subject, for example, accounting, music, a foreign language or another science, should you wish to.

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

Mathematics modules

• MAS2103 Complex Variable *
• MAS2104 Introduction to Vector Calculus
• MAS2105 Methods for Solving Differential Equations
• MAS2106 Chaos: Theoretical and Numerical Methods*
• MAS2213 Algebra *
• MAS2216 Enumeration and Combinatorics *
• MAS2223 Linear Algebra
• MAS2224 The Foundations of Calculus

Statistics modules

• MAS2302 Introduction to Statistical Inference *
• MAS2304 Foundations of Probability
• MAS2316 Introduction to Regression and Modelling
• MAS2317 Introduction to Bayesian Statistics *

For modules marked *, alternative modules may be selected to a total value of 20 credits, subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director.

Intercalating Year

On completion of Stage 2 and before entering Stage 3, candidates may as part of their studies for the degree spend a year in a placement with an approved organisation. Permission to undertake a placement is subject to the approval of the Degree Programme Director.

All intercalating students shall take the following compulsory module:

• ICM0046 Intercalating Module for Mathematics and Statistics Students

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• MAS3091 Group Project
• MAS3320 Statistical Modelling

Optional modules

You choose 90 credits from the following optional modules, including at least 40 credits of statistics modules:

Mathematics modules

• MAS3111 Partial Differential Equations with Applications
• MAS3112 Introductory Fluids and the Theory Flight
• MAS3115 Quantum Mechanics
• MAS3118 Instabilities, Turbulence and Scaling
• MAS3119 Differential Equations, Transform Methods and Fields
• MAS3120 Electromagnetism
• MAS3121 Variational Methods
• MAS3122 Introduction to Numerical and Computational Modelling
• MAS3202 Foundations of Group Theory
• MAS3207 Linear Analysis
• MAS3209 Topology
• MAS3210 Geometries and Designs
• MAS3214 Number Theory and Cryptography
• MAS3215 Stochastic Calculus and Applications
• MAS3217 Coding Theory
• MAS3219 Groups, Graphs and Symmetry

Statistics modules

• MAS3321 Bayesian Inference
• MAS3322 Applied Probability
• MAS3323 Time Series and Forecasting
• MAS3324 Stochastic Financial Modelling
• MAS3325 Multivariate Data Analysis
• MAS3326 Discrete Stochastic Modelling
• MAS3327 Markov Processes
• MAS3328 Survival Analysis
• MAS3329 Randomized Clinical Trials

With the approval of the Degree Programme Director, alternative optional modules to those listed above may be taken, to a total of not more than 20 credits. In particular, modules may be selected from the following:

• MAS3001 Mathematical Education
• NCL3007 Career Development for final year students
• NCL3008 Advanced Career Development
• SUG3500 Creativity and Market Research in Science and Engineering

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis.

If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

If you dont have the right mathematics and/or science qualifications for direct entry, please see our Foundation Year information below.

- A Levels

AAB including grade A in Mathematics and excluding General Studies.

- Scottish Qualifications

AB at Advanced Higher Grade including grade A in Advanced Higher Mathematics.

- International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35-37 points with Mathematics grade 6 or above at Higher Level.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, to include grade A in Mathematics.

- Access Qualifications

At least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction including Mathematical Studies. In addition, at least 15 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit. A Newcastle University Mathematics and Statistics pre-entry course may also be required.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including grade D3 in Mathematics.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including Mathematics.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- Foundation Year

If you have shown that you have the ability but do not possess the necessary qualifications for direct entry into Stage 1, you may consider taking a foundation year:

• Mathematical Sciences with Foundation Year BSc Honours (G101)

This will provide you with the knowledge you need to progress to one of our three-year Mathematics and Statistics degrees.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Visit our International Students webpages to find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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