风险预测。天气预报。市场调查。金融。人口增长。应急准备。政治运动。保险。天文学。统计在这些工作中起着至关重要的作用。随着世界越来越依赖于分析和解释数据，对训练有素的统计学家的需求持续增长。本课程将为您提供知识和技能，以促进您在这个日益重要的领域中的职业发展。您将学习如何应用现代统计方法，以及如何使用最新的计算技术：这两种技能都受到雇主的高度评价。
As the world becomes increasingly dependent on analysing and interpreting data, the demand for highly trained statisticians continues to grow. Those with expert knowledge and skills in applied statistics will be able to advance their career in this increasingly important field, particularly in organisations such as research institutes, insurance companies, financial institutions, medical institutions, government departments and industries.<br><br>This degree concentrates on specialised areas of study, such as biostatistics, data mining, epidemiological methods, generalised linear models, marketing research, time series and stochastic finance. It has a strong focus on the application of contemporary statistical methods and the use of the latest computational techniques. The development of relevant computing skills also forms an integral part of this degree.<br>Key Features<br><br> You'll gain a deep knowledge of statistics with applications for both the public and private sector.<br> You'll learn how to apply contemporary statistical methods, as well as about the use of the latest computational techniques: both skills are highly valued by employers.<br> You'll have the opportunity to complete this degree in one year, meaning you'll be able to put your skills to use in industry or research faster.<br> Our statistics academics are some of the best in the world, collaborating with their counterparts nationally and internationally at institutions such as University College London, Harvard University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong.