Overview

Students will gain skills in: problem solving; big data; the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting.

On the Applied Statistics degree at the University of Strathclyde you'll have the opportunity to acquire:

an in-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets, and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting

skills in using statistical software packages used in government, industry and commerce

the ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem

problem solving and high numeracy skills widely sought after in the commercial sector

practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data

Careers

The MSc in Applied Statistics will provide graduates with skills in the statistical analysis of data from a wide range of disciplines. These skills are required by many employers in sectors such as:

investment companies

financial institutions

pharmaceutical industry

medical research

government organisations

retailers

internet information providers such as Google or Bing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Probability & Statistics

Data Analytics in R

Applied Statistical Modelling

Statistical Interference

Data Analytics in Practice

Medical Statistics

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Quantitative Risk Analysis

Survey Design & Analysis

Bayesian Spatial Statistics

Effective Statistical Consultancy

Financial Econometrics

Financial Stochastic Processes

Business Analytics

Risk Analysis & Management

Optimisation for Analytics

Research Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There’s no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

Minimum second-class Honours degree or overseas equivalent.
Mathematical training to A Level or equivalent standard.
Prospective students with relevant experience or appropriate professional qualifications are also welcome to apply.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26900 GBP / year

≈ 26900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12550 GBP / year

≈ 12550 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £12,550

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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