Applied Statistics MSc

Our applied statistics course has been specially designed to meet the personal and career development needs of people who want to continue working, or gain valuable interning experience, while also studying in the evening. Many of our students are involved in data analysis, the interpretation of statistics, the optimal design and control of systems, and the modelling and prediction of time-dependent phenomena. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience into the classroom, and you’ll find yourself surrounded by committed, enthusiastic students from all backgrounds, careers and cultures. This course is ideal if you are considering a career move into statistics, or if your work already involves aspects of data collection and exploration, the interpretation of statistics, or the modelling and forecasting of time-dependent phenomena.<br/><br/>The course covers both the theory and the application of modern statistical and mathematical modelling techniques to applied problems in industry, public services, commerce and research. It proceeds from a strong theoretical background, but it is practically oriented to develop your ability to tackle new and non-standard problems confidently. The mutual dependence of practice and theory is emphasised throughout the course.<br/><br/>We offer this course as a Master’s and a Postgraduate Certificate. For the Certificate, you study fewer modules and do not complete a dissertation. <br/><br/>**Highlights**<br/><br/><br/>- Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society - graduates may be granted Graduate Statistician (GradStat) status.<br/><br/><br/>- We bring together research and teaching across economics and finance, mathematics and statistics in a single department, which creates significant interdisciplinary synergies.<br/><br/><br/>- Our teaching is informed by the needs of employers and you will be taught by academics who are professional practitioners involved in the world of economics and international finance. They provide specialist advice and in-house training for government departments and City firms and banks.<br/><br/><br/>- We have active research groups in mathematics, econometrics and statistics, macroeconomics and microeconomics, that all host visiting speakers and organise seminars. <br/><br/><br/>- The Birkbeck Centre for Applied Macroeconomics and the Commodities and Finance Centre are our two research centres, which disseminate research, host events and house visiting academics. <br/><br/><br/>- You will have access to a wide range of study resources, including University of London seminar programmes in probability and statistics, and excellent library facilities close by in Bloomsbury. Extensive computing facilities include PCs and UNIX platforms. <br/><br/><br/>**Careers and employability**<br/><br/>Graduates can pursue career paths in data collection, research, analysis, modelling and forecasting. Possible professions include:<br/><br/><br/>- statistician<br/><br/><br/>- operational researcher<br/><br/><br/>- research scientist (maths)<br/><br/><br/>- forensic statistician<br/><br/><br/>- higher education lecturer.<br/><br/><br/>Further information about careers in statistics is available from the Royal Statistical Society.<br/><br/>We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.