Statistics

Statistics is a major offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.

Mathematics prerequisites and Mathematics Learning Support

In 2024, some mathematics prerequisites  for undergraduate students commencing in Semester 1 2025 were removed.

It has been identified that this curriculum component (Program, Major or Minor) has been affected. To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.

About the major

Statistics is pervasive in all areas of the sciences, the social sciences, finance and business, and is the key paradigm used to assess the strength of evidence from all kinds of data. In a statistics major, students learn about theoretical, computational, and applied statistics, and probability theory. As part of the major students will apply the techniques that they learn to a variety of applications. Students learn about quantifying uncertainty, experimental design, probabilistic modelling and the latest techniques in statistical and machine learning. This major is essential training if you wish to become a professional statistician.

Advanced level units are available at all levels. Advanced units have more stringent prerequisites than standard level units and are significantly more demanding.

Requirements for completion

The Statistics major and minor requirements are listed in the Statistics unit of study table.

Honours

Honours in Statistics may be undertaken via an appended honours degree. Admission requirements and unit of study information can be found on the Statistics - Honours unit of study table. Read how to apply for honours as a current student.

Contact and further information

Website: School of Mathematics and Statistics

First year enquiries:
fy_maths@sydney.edu.au

Other undergraduate enquiries:
maths.schooloffice@sydney.edu.au

All enquiries: +61 2 9351 5787

Major coordinator

Dr Michael Stewart
michael.stewart@sydney.edu.au