MSci (Hons) Statistics

Statistics is the science of collecting, analysing, presenting and interpreting data. Our programmes have been consistently recognised for the diversity of the project work by our external examiners. Our work placement MSci degree provides an opportunity to combine your studies with hands-on experience working as a statistical analyst with one of our partner employers, developing vital workplace skills. The MacLaurin Society (or MacSoc), is the university's Mathematics and Statistics Society. Named after the Scottish mathematician Colin MacLaurin, it has been running since the 1950s and provides a supportive and friendly atmosphere for students in the School. A key feature of our degree programmes is the flexibility to study for a combined degree with large numbers of subjects from across the University. Particularly common combined degree combinations include Mathematics, Computing Science, Economics, and Finance, but in recent years students have also completed combined degrees in subjects such as Management, Psychology and Geography. Availability of certain courses in combined Honours programmes may be subject to timetabling restrictions.
Our graduates have statistical, computational, numerate and presentational skills which are applicable in many fields such as medicine, education, transport, agriculture, engineering and economics. They are employed in a variety of posts such as quality engineer, actuary, accountant, credit risk analyst, clinical statistician, statistician, statistical programmer, teacher and operational researcher. Others go on to undertake postgraduate degrees.

SQA Higher entry requirements
BBBB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Science subject at AA. (AB may be considered).

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
MD40: AABB*
Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and a Higher Science subject. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level standard entry requirements
AAB BBB
Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics.

IB standard entry requirements
34 (6,5,5)
Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches).

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
6.5 with no sub-test under 6.0.

TOEFL (ib, my best or athome)
90 with minimum R 20, L 19, S 19, W 23.