
Overview
Possible areas of research include: statistical modelling and smoothing, Bayesian computational statistics, nonparametric statistics, and longitudinal analysis, but interested persons are invited to contact our Department to discuss potential research areas.
Our staff are strongly committed to research and teaching. They have published several well-regarded text books and are world leaders in their individual specialisms, with their papers appearing in learned journals such as: Journal of Statistical Planning and Inference, Journal of Nonparametric Statistics , Big Data Analytics, and Statistics in Medicine.
Your future
Many of our former PhD Statistics from University of Essex students have gone on to work as academics in prominent institutions across the world, such as the University of Cambridge, University of Nottingham and many other international universities. Some have also remained at the University of Essex, working as postdoctoral research fellows, research impact officers, or lecturers.
Other graduates have joined organisations like the Met Office, the Ministry of Defence, and companies based in the City of London. There is a high demand for those with a numerate background in all sectors of the economy, so our graduates are sought after in the UK and abroad.
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Example structure
- A research degree gives you the chance to investigate an area or topic in real depth, and develop transferable research skills. During your time in the Department you have opportunities to attend conferences, publish papers, and give talks at departmental research seminars. You may also attend some university modules, and will meet with your supervisor typically on a weekly basis.
- Within our Department, our PhD students are usually encouraged to take our taught module, Research Methods, in the first year of study, so you are well equipped with the necessary skills to undertake effective research. You may also attend some other modules on an informal basis.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
- Part-time
- 84 months
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Mathematics Applied Mathematics Statistics View 34 other PhDs in Applied Mathematics in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You will need a good honours degree and a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.
- You may be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16230 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16230 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
5360 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5360 GBP per year during 48 months.
PT
- Home/UK fee: £2,680
- International fee: £8,115
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Funding
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