MPhil/PhD Statistics at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

We conduct research in data science, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, and probability and risk management in insurance and finance. This programme offers the chance to undertake a substantial piece of work that is worthy of publication and which makes an original contribution to a chosen research area. Our core areas of research are data science, social statistics, time series and statistical learning, as well as probability and risk management in insurance and finance.

Department: Department of Statistics | Duration: Three to four years, minimum two years full-time; part-time available | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In addition to progressing with your research, you're expected to take training and transferable skills courses. You may take courses in addition to those listed below but you must discuss this with your supervisor. Compulsory and core courses include Statistical Modelling and Data Analysis, Probability and Mathematical Statistics I.

Career pathways

Students who successfully complete the programme often embark on an academic career. Recent doctoral graduates have also gone into careers in investment banking.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement for this programme is a distinction in a taught master’s (or equivalent) with substantial statistical content, or equivalent experience. English language requirement: Standard (IELTS 7.0 overall with 6.5 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,368 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; likely to rise over the duration of the programme. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,300 a year (2027/28). First-year fee; likely to rise over the duration of the programme. Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: Three to four years, minimum two years full-time; part-time available

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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