Applied Statistics

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: 

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: 

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. 

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

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

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.

Visit Dr Maslovskaya's staff profile to find out more about her work.

This course is based at Highfield.

This qualification is awarded by the University of Southampton.

The Course Description Document details your course overview, your course structure and how your course is taught and assessed.

Although the COVID-19 situation is improving, any future restrictions could mean we might have to change the way parts of our teaching and learning take place in 2022 to 2023. This means that some of the information on this course page may be subject to change.

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