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.
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.
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 the major and minor in Statistics are listed in the Statistics unit of study table.
Honours in statistics is a one-year program available via an appended Honours. Admittance into the program is determined by the Faculty of Science as well as the statistics honours coordinator.
To earn the honours degree, students should complete four 6-credit point coursework units and successfully undertake a 24-credit point major research project in a specialised area of statistics. This is conducted under the direction of a supervisor who is an expert in the selected topic and who guides the research throughout the year.
Honours is available to students who have a completed major in an area relevant to their project and have met the requirements outlined in the resolutions. Admittance into the program is determined by the Faculty of Science as well as the honours coordinator.
| Website | School of Mathematics and Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year enquiries | fy.maths@sydney.edu.au |
| Other UG enquiries | maths.schooloffice@sydney.edu.au |
| All enquiries | T +61 2 9351 5787 |
| Major coordinator | Associate Professor Michael Stewart E michael.stewart@sydney.edu.au |
| Honours coordinator | Professor Jennifer Chan E jennifer.chan@sydney.edu.au |
