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Advanced Statistics - MATHU13589

Stream Summary

Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science

School: School of Mathematics and Statistics

Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/

Program: 3589 - Actuarial / Science (Adv Math)

Award(s):

Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Major)

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Stream Outline
The major in Advanced 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 students bring to their career.

Stream Structure
A major in Advanced Statistics is comprised of 84 UOC of courses as follows:

Stage 1
  • Plus 6 UOC level I Computer Science

Stage 2

Stage 3
PLUS 12 UOC further level III Mathematics or Statistics courses as approved by the Head of School of Mathematics or nominee.

Note:
For professional accreditation, students in this stream must include at least one of the following amongst their level III electives:

Honours
Students completing a major in Advanced Statistics may be eligible to undertake Honours in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, or Statistics.

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