MSc Advanced Statistics at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

This MSc provides knowledge and experience of the principles, theory and practical skills of statistics, and is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society. It equips students to begin a career as a professional statistician.

Faculty: College of Science & Engineering | Department: School of Mathematics & Statistics | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students take one core course (Data Analysis Skills) and eleven options, such as Advanced Bayesian Methods, Biostatistics, Flexible Regression, Linear Mixed Models, Stochastic Processes, Spatial Statistics and Statistical Genetics, followed by a project and dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates work in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry, finance and government statistical services, or continue to a PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in a degree with substantial Mathematics and Statistics components, with at least 20% of credit-bearing modules in Statistics and university-level Mathematics at an average grade of pass; Honours-level courses in probability theory, likelihood-based inference and linear models are required. The programme is not available to recent University of Glasgow Statistics graduates. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; TOEFL iBT 90 overall (tests up to 20 January 2026) or 92 (from 21 January 2026); PTE Academic (test centre) 65 overall.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 for the whole programme (2027/28). Home & RUK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 for the whole programme (2027/28). International & EU full-time fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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