MRes Statistics at University of Birmingham

Advance your expertise in statistical theory and data science through world-class research and supervision. This MRes will give you the skills to tackle real-world challenges in data science, statistics, and interdisciplinary research, preparing you for impactful careers in academia or industry. Explore diverse topics, from Computational Statistics and High-Dimensional Statistics to Statistical Epidemiology, Stochastic Processes, Crime Statistics, and Econometrics.

Department: Mathematics  |  Duration: 12 months minimum full-time; also available part-time over 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September (other start dates may be available)  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is one-third course work and two-thirds dissertation. The dissertation is completed under the direction of a project supervisor which gives our students the opportunity to work one-to-one with a leading expert in their field.

Career pathways

Fast-track your career with our course which is an ideal route into a PhD. Our programme will give you comprehensive training in Statistics and other areas that are essential for professional development and research foundations.

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