STEM
BA (Honours) Social Sciences
The Open University, United Kingdom
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STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
A graduate-level certificate strengthening understanding of the mathematical foundations of statistics. It covers probability theory and statistical inference, with the aim of analysing models, understanding assumptions and assessing limitations.
Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: part-time distance learning | Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
One 60-credit stage made up of Applications of probability (M343) and Mathematical statistics (M347). Content covers analytical approaches, classical and Bayesian statistics, distribution theory, probabilistic models and the theory behind statistical inference.
An undergraduate degree with substantial mathematical and/or statistical content. A high degree of mathematical competence is needed in logarithmic and exponential functions, calculus (including Taylor series), algebra (including manipulation of inequalities) and matrices. A working knowledge is also needed of histograms and scatterplots, Normal, Poisson and binomial distributions, the central limit theorem, point estimation, maximum likelihood estimation and confidence intervals.
Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 for the whole programme (2026/27). England fee for the 60-credit certificate (two 30-credit modules at 2,044 each); distance learning, part-time. Source
Intake: October 2027
Duration: 1 year part-time (60 credits)
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
STEM
The Open University, United Kingdom
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