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Master of Science - Research (Statistics)
Overview
This program is designed to consolidate and expand students’ knowledge at an advanced level in their area of interest in statistics. The degree will further enhance the analytical and communication skills required by a professional statistician, as well as provide students with the skills required for sound practice in statistics research in preparation for doctoral level research.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
This is primarily a research degree for those who have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in Statistics, or an equivalent Masters by coursework degree in Statistics.
Entry from a relevant Pass Bachelor degree, or Pass Bachelor degree and Graduate Diploma, with a very good academic record is also possible.
Advanced Standing
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent Masters by coursework degree may be given exemption from all, or some, of the 24 credit points of coursework.
Course Requirements
The degree is normally 72 credit points, consisting of a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework. The program must be completed in a maximum time of two years full time (or four years part-time) and requires satisfactory completion of the following:
- 24 credit points of subjects chosen from the 900- level Statistics subjects listed below, which together provide research skills and competencies required to complete a research project in Statistics.
- 48 credit point thesis.
The registration of a candidate will be subject to termination if that candidate fails subjects to the total value of 18 or more credit points.
Each candidate shall have a supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics.
900-level Statistics Subjects
| Subjects |
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Session |
Credit Points |
STAT901 |
Modern Inference |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT902 |
Advanced Data Analysis |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT903 |
Survey Design and Analysis |
Spring |
6 |
STAT904 |
Statistical Consulting |
Spring |
6 |
STAT905 |
Time Series |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
STAT906 |
Experimental Design |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
STAT941 |
Statistical Quality Control 1 |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
STAT942 |
Design and Analysis for Quality Control |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
STAT944 |
Regression and Observational Studies |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
STAT971 |
Preliminary Topics in Statistics A |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT972 |
Preliminary Topics in Statistics B |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
STAT981 |
Advanced Topics in Statistics A |
Autumn |
6 |
STAT982 |
Advanced Topics in Statistics B |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
STAT983 |
Advanced Topics in Statistics C |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
| Note: Subjects offered may change each
year. Check the subject database or contact the School. |
Current Research Areas
For areas of research available to candidates undertaking the Master of Science – Research (Statistics), please refer to Current Research Areas under the Doctor of Philosophy entry.
Other Information
Before the award Master of Science - Research (Statistics) is conferred on a candidate who holds a testamur of the University of Wollongong for the degree of Master of Statistics; the candidate shall surrender the testamur and the corresponding rights to the degree of Master of Statistics.
It is possible to upgrade enrolment from a Master of Science
(Research) to a PhD, in certain circumstances. Consult the
Research Student Centre website
for details.
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