PhD Statistics at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Advance your expertise in statistical theory and data science through world-class research and supervision. This PhD 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: Typically 3 years full-time; up to 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September (other start dates may be available) | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Your PhD will open the door to a huge variety of careers from data or computational scientist to quantitative risk analyst and statistician. Or you could choose a future in academia as a researcher, lecturer or a leader in professional services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A four-year 2:1 Honours degree in a Mathematics-related subject or a lower degree plus an MSc or substantial relevant experience. English language: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,400 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 24,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September (other start dates may be available)

Duration: Typically 3 years full-time; up to 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=EPS031

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