PG Cert Applied Statistics at Birkbeck, University of London

This applied statistics course is ideal if you are considering a career move into statistics, or if your work already involves aspects of data collection and exploration, interpretation of statistics, or modelling and forecasting time-dependent phenomena. It delivers a strong theoretical background but is also practically oriented to develop your ability to tackle new and non-standard problems with confidence.

Faculty: School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences  |  Duration: One year part-time, on campus  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We emphasise the mutual dependence of practice and theory throughout the course, with a focus on hands-on application through real-world datasets to equip you with the skills to analyse and interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively. You will learn to formulate real-world problems as statistical models and implement them using statistical software. Compulsory modules include MSc Applied Statistics.

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for a career path in a range of professions including: actuary, data analyst, data scientist, economist, financial manager, financial risk analyst, machine learning engineer, operational researcher, research scientist, statistician.

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