MSc by Research in Statistics at University of Oxford

Programme overview

Research-based course focused on a specific project, with a thesis contributing to areas such as computational statistics and machine learning, statistical theory and methodology, econometrics and population statistics, and probability.

Duration: 2-3 years full time | Intake: 4 October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A research project culminating in a thesis.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or strong upper second-class UK undergraduate honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject, with a strong background in mathematics and/or statistics; entrance is very competitive. US bachelor's applicants normally need a minimum GPA of 3.6/4.0, though selection depends on other factors. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component (University standard level; equivalents such as TOEFL iBT 100 with minimum component scores accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,940 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 36,260 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: 4 October 2027

Duration: 2-3 years full-time

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