Overview
Statisticians can be thought of as explorers finding information in data. They collect, analyse and interpret data to help researchers and decision-makers. The collaborative nature of statistics is one of its most rewarding features.
Why study Statistics at University of Otago?
Statistics is a discipline concerned with understanding patterns and relationships in data in the presence of variation and uncertainty.
How do we discover the “truth” or signal hidden in the noise?
- You can use statistics to solve real-world problems.
- You work with researchers from many disciplines.
- Statisticians are key contributors to decision-making in business and government.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- In order to complete a Statistics major within three years of University study, you need to complete a Statistics paper (for example, STAT 110 Statistical Methods) in your first year. We encourage all students majoring
- in Statistics to also take papers in another field of interest to them, be it Arts, Science or Commerce. Having knowledge of an area of application is extremely useful, and data are virtually everywhere!
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Disciplines
Statistics View 4 other PhDs in Statistics in New ZealandAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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Other requirements
General requirements
- a Bachelor’s degree with first or upper second class Honours (with an average grade in Honours papers at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) or equivalent (including a research component with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- a Master’s degree (with an average grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago) (including an appropriate research component worth at least a quarter of a year's workload (0.25 EFTS), with a grade at or equivalent to at least B+ at the University of Otago); or
- appropriate research experience; and
- for candidates including a nominated creative component for assessment, demonstrated advanced training or experience in a relevant creative practice.
Tuition Fee
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International
7240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7240 USD per year during 36 months. -
National
7240 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7240 USD per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Dunedin
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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