MSc (by Dissertation) Statistics at University of Essex

Programme overview

A one-year research degree (MSc by Dissertation) in which students research an area of statistics of interest and write up the results as a thesis of no more than 30,000 words, with supervision in statistical modelling, Bayesian computational statistics, nonparametric statistics and longitudinal analysis.

Faculty: School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science | Duration: 1-2 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A thesis of no more than 30,000 words under supervision, with a compulsory 0-credit Mathematics - Research component; awarded after a successful oral defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is essential. Applicants may be required to attend an interview, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1-2 years full-time

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