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Master of Statistics - by coursework
UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia
About this program
UNSW's Master of Statistics is the longest-running program of its kind in Australia, covering a wide range of statistical theory and practice to provide advanced training for practising or aspiring statisticians. Beyond preparing graduates for professional statistical careers, the program also provides genuine preparation for further statistics research at the PhD level for students who want to continue academically. Its long track record means the program has a well-established reputation and alumni network within Australian statistical practice, spanning industries from government statistics agencies to pharmaceutical research and financial services. It suits mathematics or statistics graduates who want deep, comprehensive statistical training, whether aiming for a career as a practising statistician or preparing for doctoral-level statistical research.
Fees & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
- MATH5835Advanced Stochastic Processes
- MATH5905Statistical Inference. Research Project: MATH5005 Advanced Mathematics Project A
- MATH5006Advanced Mathematics Project B
- MATH5925Project. Electives: COMP9417 Machine Learning
- COMP9311Database Systems
- COMP9313Big Data Management
- ACTL5105Life Insurance and Superannuation
- ACTL5301Quantitative Risk Management Techniques
- ACTL5302Risk and Capital Management
- BINF9020Computational Bioinformatics
- COMP6714Information Retrieval and Web Search
- COMP9021Principles of Programming
- COMP9024Data Structures and Algorithms
- COMP9044Software Construction: Techniques and Tools
- COMP9153Algorithmic Verification
- COMP9418Advanced Machine Learning
- COMP9434Robotic Software Architecture
- COMP9444Neural Networks and Deep Learning
- COMP9801Extended Algorithm Design and Analysis
- DATA5002Data Visualisation
- ECON5106Economi..
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
StatisticianANZSCO 224113
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, with a VETASSESS skills assessment.
Assessed by VETASSESS
Data ScientistANZSCO 224115
A newer ANZSCO code (added 2022) that sits on CSOL only, supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186. Not on MLTSSL or STSOL, so it does not currently open the points-tested 189, 190, or 491, and no state nominates this exact code.
Assessed by Australian Computer Society (ACS)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
The entry requirement for the Master of Statistics is one of the following: A recognised bachelor degree (or equivalent qualification) with a major in a cognate discipline area and an overall average of 65 or higher, as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator; OR An average of 65 or higher in at least 4 courses in mathematics or statistics at the second-year undergraduate level or above, as determined by the UNSW Postgraduate Coursework Entry Calculator. International students: Prospective international students need to meet the University's English language requirements . Assumed knowledge: A mathematical background of a minimum of one course in several variable calculus, one course in linear algebra, one course in probability, and one course in theory of statistics at the university undergraduate level. (Applies to both admission pathways). Recognition of Pri...
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