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Statistics
Mathematics

Description

The discipline of mathematics at UNSW is divided into several areas of study: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

Statistics is the science and art of using factual material for modelling and inference. Its mathematical foundations are in the theory of probability and it deals with how to estimate and make decisions using knowledge which is uncertain or observational material which is subject to error. There is a rich interplay of ideas between the theory of statistics and fields such as engineering, medicine and biological and behavioural sciences where statistical problems constantly arise.

Studying Statistics at UNSW

The study of statistics at UNSW is through the Department of Statistics, within the School of Mathematics and Statistics (www.maths.unsw.edu.au/statistics/statshome.html). Undergraduate degrees and a range of Masters courses are available, some with scholarship support, designed to take advantage of the demands of the modern statistical workplace.

Graduates with an UNSW degree in Statistics can be assured of a highly portable and valued skill set for their chosen profession.

Note Also see the "Mathematics" Specialisation Page



Statistics can be studied as 

Specialisation At the Level of Plan
Applied Mathematics Honours MATHAH3529
Mathematics Major
Honours		 MATHM13529
MATHMH3529
Physcial Oceanography Major
Honours		 MATHN13529
MATHNH3529
Pure Mathematics Honours MATHPH3529
Statistics Major
Honours		 MATHT13529
MATHTH3529
   

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