Statistics in University College Dublin, Ireland

Statistics in University College Dublin

According to The New York Times, a statistician is the number one career for the 21st century. In Ireland, employers cannot find enough qualified statistical graduates and now is the time to choose to study for a degree with a great future. Wherever data are collected, statistical and data analysis skills are required. Statisticians develop mathematical models for uncertainty and apply them to real data. Statistical models allow us to learn about the underlying processes which give rise to the data. The power of modern computing continues to have a major impact on both the development and applicability of statistical methods in almost every area of social science, science and business. The skills gained from studying Statistics complement many other subjects in the degree programme where quantitative methods form part of the approach to understanding the subject. For example, psychology and social science rely heavily on statistical modelling tools.
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More and more employers are seeking to hire statisticians as they play a key role in virtually all areas of science and society, including:

• Industries such as finance, government, economic analysis, marketing, education, health, medicine, and environmental science
• Societal research which contributes to understanding economic and social change, informing public policymaking
• Development of new drugs in the pharmaceutical industry

Graduates may also pursue further study including the MA in Statistics, HDip in Mathematical Science (qualifier for the MSc in Mathematics) and HDip in Actuarial Science.