Applied Statistics (msc) in University of Southampton, UK

Applied Statistics (msc) in University of Southampton

The Department of Social Statistics and Demography at the University of Southampton can offer up to four scholarships of £2,500 each for excellent UK (Home) students, to go towards paying the tuition fees for studying on our postgraduate programmes. To qualify, you need to have a first-class degree in relevant disciplines and strong motivation to study Demography, Applied Statistics, Social Research Methods with Applied Statistics and Global Health at the postgraduate level. To apply, please send a 500-word statement of intent and research interests and a CV to Professor Vicky Hosegood (for Global Health, v.hosegood@soton.ac.uk) or Dr Olga Maslovskaya (for all other programmes, om206@soton.ac.uk) by Friday the 8th of July 2022. Successful applicants will be notified on Monday the 18th of July 2022.

Learn the theory and application of statistical methods on this MSc Applied Statistics degree at the University of Southampton. Gain in-depth knowledge and skills in analysing large-scale data to solve problems. You'll graduate ready for a career as a statistician in a wide range of sectors, from government to medicine. 

On this UK statistics master’s course we’ll teach you how to collect and analyse quantitative social science data and apply it to real-world problems.  

Through your choice of modules you’ll be able to adapt the course to your personal interests or career plans.  

Typical subjects include: 

• survey methods and design 
• survey modelling (multilevel, longitudinal, linear) 
• analysing complex data sets 

You’ll benefit from the research of our expert academics, whose findings feed directly into the course content. Our main areas of expertise at Southampton include: 

• sampling 
• small-area estimation 
• census and administrative data 
• analysis of ‘big data’ 

We’re known for the expertise and international scope of our research and for the application of cutting-edge quantitative and qualitative methods. 

We host the National Centre for Research Methods (NCRM), which provides training and capacity building as well as carrying out its own research programme. 

Flexible study

If you prefer, you can apply to study this course as:

• a part-time master's - study the same course content over 2 or more years

Your modules and fees may vary if you choose a different study option.

Course lead

Your course leader is Dr Olga Maslovskaya, Lecturer in Social Statistics and Demography within Economic, Social and Political Sciences. Her research interests include survey research, survey methodology, social statistics, quantitative research methods and demography. Read Dr Maslovskaya's staff profile to find out more about her work.

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