This plan is for a major in Statistics within single and combined Advanced Science programs.

In first year the student studies the core mathematical topics that any student at UNSW needs if their degree involves mathematics. They may then choose their elective courses from several other Schools so that they can follow or cultivate other interests.

The Major in Statistics has been designed to ensure that graduates are well trained in three key areas: probability and stochastic processes, statistical inference and modelling, and modern statistical computing methods. Third year electives allow students to further develop their statistical capabilities according to their own interests. Computing has become firmly entrenched in modern Statistics and our courses take full advantage of our excellent computing facilities. This will only enhance the portfolio of skills that you bring to your career.

Statistics study at the higher level is recommended if you are enrolled in the Advanced Science Program.

In the final year of the Advanced Science Program, or if you do the extra fourth (Honours) year of the Science Program, you will do some course work but will also spend time writing a thesis. The aim of the thesis is for you to become involved in an active area of research of your choice. You could even discover something new, which is not as uncommon as you might think!

One from the following:

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