Statistics MSc
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Statistics MSc at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Economics
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £36000 | £48000 |
25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £35500 | £27500 - £45000 | £36500 - £63000 |
All Economics courses of University of Leeds
Salary of all UK Graduates of Economics
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27884 | £27717 | £35530 |
25-75 percentile range | £23465 - £32837 | £21492 - £35900 | £25913 - £47649 |
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Course Description
Data is integral to our society and there’s an ongoing demand for numerate specialists in a broad range of industries. From finance to governmental departments, the emergency services to gaming – the career opportunities that’ll open up to you with a statistics MSc could be far-reaching.
Our Statistics MSc is a flexible Masters degree enabling students from a wide range of backgrounds to both broaden and deepen their understanding of statistics.
The course combines in-depth training in mainstream advanced statistical modelling with a broad range of specialisations, including financial mathematics, clinical trials and risk management. You’ll also develop your understanding of research methods in statistics from writing styles to programming skills, preparing you for a wide range of careers in different sectors. You’ll apply these skills in an independent research project.
Studying in the School of Mathematics here at Leeds gives you access to a whole range of specialist facilities, being taught by passionate academics who are experts in their fields. The School is also responsible for delivering internationally excellent research and have strong links with a whole range of research institutions.
This means, once you’ve graduated, you’ll be fully equipped with the most up-to-date practices and techniques, alongside the technical skill set you’ll need to pursue an exciting career in a variety of job roles.
Why study at Leeds:
- This Masters degree is accredited by the Royal Statistical Society.
- Our globally-renowned research conducted right here on campus feeds directly into the course, shaping your learning with the latest thinking in areas such as probability and financial mathematics, modern applied statistics and analysis.
- Benefit from our School’s close links with organisations like Leeds Institute for Data Analytics, Leeds Institute for Fluid Dynamics and the Alan Turing Institute, the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence.
- Advance your knowledge and skills in key areas of statistics and statistical computing.
- Tailor the degree to suit your specific interests with a large selection of optional modules to choose from, with everything from risk management to mathematical biology, medical statistics to stochastic calculus – plus many more.
- Put theory into practice by conducting a project which focuses on a topic that matches your interests, giving you the chance to apply the knowledge acquired throughout the course and demonstrate independent research skills necessary for a professional or academic career.
- Access excellent teaching facilities and computing equipment throughout the school, complemented by social areas and communal problem-solving spaces.
- Experience expert theoretical and practical teaching delivered by a programme team made up of academics who specialise in a wide range of areas in mathematics and statistics.
- Be part of a diverse and supportive community of mathematicians from all over the world
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Statistics MSc at University of Leeds
30% | Administrative occupations |
25% | Secretarial and related occupations |
15% | Media Professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
A bachelor’s degree with a 2:1 (hons) in a subject containing a substantial mathematical and statistical component.
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Mathematics
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- #19
- #26
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- Mathematics
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #30
- #40
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- Mathematics
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Leeds
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Statistics”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics with a Year of Study Abroad MMORS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics with Statistics Msci (Hons) | University of Bristol | - | 5% | 7% | £9250 | £29300 | 191 | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Statistics & Operational Research MMath (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 5% | 7% | £9250 | £20800 | 169 | Belfast | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics MMORS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Statistical Science Msci (Hons) | University College London | 81% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £32100 | 200 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Statistical Science (International Programme) Msci (Hons) | University College London | 80% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £35000 | 190 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Economics and Statistics MA (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 78% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £26500 | 192 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Statistics MMath (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 82% | 2% | 4% | £9250 | £25540 | 160 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics, Operational Research and Statistics with a Professional Placement Year MMORS | Cardiff University | - | - | - | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | - | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Mathematics and Statistics (4 years) MMath (Hons) | Durham University | 75% | 4% | 5% | £9250 | £25900 | 207 | Durham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023