MSci Statistics & Data Analytics (faster route) at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Statistics & Data Analytics (faster route) lets high-achieving applicants entering straight from school complete the Honours degree in three years or the MSci degree in four years. Students join the standard programme at level 2 and skip year 1. The programme is based in Glasgow's School of Mathematics and Statistics and is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.

What you will study

Students take 120 credits at level 2 (including Mathematics 2A-2F and Statistics 2R, 2S, 2X and 2Y), then in later years study probability, modelling, design, inference, Bayesian methodology and applications in biostatistics, environmental and financial statistics, with a Statistics Project.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include data scientist, statistician, investment analyst, operations analyst, actuarial analyst and banking analytics analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Statistics & Data Analytics (faster route), applicants from England: three A-levels at A*AA including Mathematics and Further Mathematics, attained in one exam year and at the first attempt; IB Diploma 40 points with three Higher Level subjects (7,6,6 HL) including HL Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and one HL science subject, attained in one exam year and at the first attempt. Scottish applicants: Advanced Highers AAA including Mathematics and a science subject in one exam year and at the first attempt; AAAAA from S5 including mandatory subjects is needed to be considered for faster route programmes. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (TOEFL iBT 90 overall for tests up to 20 January 2026 and 92 from 21 January 2026; PTE Academic 59 with 59 in all subtests; General Training IELTS not accepted). Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international students via UCAS.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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