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Master of Science - Research (Statistics)
Overview
This program is designed to consolidate and expand at an
advanced level students’ knowledge of their area of
interest in statistics. The degree will further enhance the
analytical and communication skills required by a professional
statistician, as well as provide students with the skills
required for sound practice in statistics research in preparation
for doctoral level research.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
This is primarily a research degree for those who have completed
an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division
2 or higher in Statistics, or an equivalent Masters by coursework
degree in Statistics. Entry from a relevant Pass Bachelor
degree, or Pass Bachelor degree and Graduate Diploma, with
a very good academic record is also possible.
Advanced Standing
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard
of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent Masters
by coursework degree may be given exemption from all, or some,
of the 24 credit points of coursework and admitted directly
to the 48 credit point thesis component.
Course Requirements
The degree is normally 72 credit points, consisting of a
48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework.
The program must be completed in a maximum time of two years
full time (or four years part-time) and requires satisfactory
completion of the following:
- 24 credit points of subjects chosen from the 900 level
Statistics subjects listed below, which together provide
research skills and competencies required to complete a
research project in Statistics.
- 48 credit point thesis.
The registration of a candidate will be subject to termination
if that candidate fails subjects to the total value of 18
or more credit points.
Each candidate shall have a supervisor appointed on the recommendation
of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics.
900-level Statistics Subjects
| Subjects |
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Credit Points |
| STAT901 |
Modern Inference |
6 |
| STAT902 |
Advanced Data Analysis |
6 |
| STAT903 |
Survey Design and Analysis |
6 |
| STAT904 |
Statistical Consulting |
6 |
| STAT905 |
Time Series |
6 |
| STAT906 |
Experimental Design |
6 |
| STAT941 |
Statistical Quality Control 1 |
6 |
| STAT942 |
Design and Analysis for Quality Control |
6 |
| STAT944 |
Regression and Observational Studies |
6 |
| STAT971 |
Preliminary Topics in Statistics A |
6 |
| STAT972 |
Preliminary Topics in Statistics B |
6 |
| STAT981 |
Advanced Topics in Statistics A |
6 |
| STAT982 |
Advanced Topics in Statistics B |
6 |
| STAT983 |
Advanced Topics in Statistics C |
6 |
| Note: Subjects offered may change each
year. Check the subject database or contact the School. |
Current Research Areas
For areas of interest available to candidates undertaking
the Master of Science – Research (Statistics), please
refer to Current Research Areas under the Doctor of Philosophy
entry.
Other Information
Before the award Master of Science - Research (Statistics)
is conferred on a candidate who holds a testamur of the University
of Wollongong for the degree of Master of Statistics, the
candidate shall surrender the testamur and the corresponding
rights to the degree of Master of Statistics.
It is possible to upgrade enrolment from a Master of Science
(Research) to a PhD, in certain circumstances. Consult the
Research Student Centre website
for details.
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