Statistics

-    Approach data science problems in an analytical, precise and rigorous way.

-    Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the key skills required by a practicing statistician or data scientist, including data collection methods, statistical method development, analysis of statistical output, communication of the results.

-    Demonstrate strong proficiency in computational methods, including computer programming and scientific visualization.

-    Give oral presentations of technical mathematical material at a level appropriate for the audience.

-    Model real-world problems in a statistical framework.

-    Prepare a written report on technical statistical content in clear and precise language.

-    Undertake excellent research at an appropriate level, using the statistical research skills developed throughout the programme.

-    Use the language of logic to reason correctly and make deductions.

-    Work independently and be able to pursue a research agenda.

Tuition fee information is available on the UCD Fees website. Please note that UCD offers a number of graduate scholarships for full-time, self-funding international students, holding an offer of a place on a UCD graduate degree programme. For further information please see International Scholarships.

• This programme is intended for applicants who hold a degree in Statistics or a cognate subject area. An upper second class honours, or international equivalent is required.
• Those who have been awarded an upper second class honours or higher in the Higher Diploma in Statistics are eligible for the programme.
• Alternatively students may qualify for enrolment for the four semester MA in Statistics which brings them to the same level as the MSc in Statistics.
• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.
• Students meeting the programme’s academic entry requirements but not the  English language requirements, may enter the programme upon  successful completion of UCD’s Pre-Sessional or International Pre-Master’s Pathway programmes. Please see the following link for further information http://www.ucd.ie/alc/programmes/pathways/ 

School of Mathematics and Statistics Application Process FAQ

These are the minimum entry requirements – additional criteria may be requested for some programmes 

Full Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. Yes

Part Time option suitable for:

Domestic(EEA) applicants: Yes
International (Non EEA) applicants currently residing outside of the EEA Region. No

The MSc Statistics is aimed at students who have an undergraduate degree in statistics or a degree in a discipline related to statistics and with numerate skills. Examples include economics, finance, mathematics, physics, engineering, and computer science.