Statistics
Tatauranga
Qualifications
- Certificate in Arts
- Certificate in Science
- Diploma in Arts
- Diploma in Science
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Digital Screen with Honours
- Bachelor of Health Sciences
- Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability
- Bachelor of Sport
- Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership
Overview
Statistics makes sense of data using mathematical modelling to explain what is observed and to predict what is yet unknown.
There are many areas in which statistics helps us to understand what is going on and to predict what is likely to happen in the future, from climate change to the economy to medicine.
- Learn statistical processes and techniques, including collecting data, choosing methods, and communicating results.
- Take part in research and projects while working with visiting experts, research centres, and potential employers.
- Study Statistics in a wide range of degrees to add data knowledge to your other interests.
Statistics major
Bachelor of Arts
For the major in the Bachelor of Arts, complete the following courses:
100-level
- MATH103 Mathematics 1B OR (200-level) DATA203 Data Science Multivariable Methods
If you have not taken statistics to Year 13 level you are also strongly advised to take STAT101 Statistics 1.
200-level
- STAT213 Statistical Inference
- STAT211 Random Processes OR STAT221 Introduction to Statistical Computing Using R
- One 200-level STAT course
300-level
- Three courses chosen from these options
- One 300-level STAT course
If you are interested in postgraduate studies in Statistics you will also need to take two more 300-level courses in MATH or STAT.
Bachelor of Science
For the major in the Bachelor of Science, complete the following courses:
100-level
- MATH103 Mathematics 1B OR (200-level) DATA203 Data Science Multivariable Methods
If you have not taken statistics to Year 13 level you are also strongly advised to take STAT101 Statistics 1.
200-level
- Three 200-level STAT courses
300-level
If you are interested in postgraduate studies in Statistics you will also need to take two more 300-level courses in MATH or STAT.
Statistics minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, Sport, or Youth and Community Leadership, complete the following courses:
- 75 points in 100 to 300-level STAT courses, with at least 45 points above 100-level
Statistics opens up career possibilities in many industries such as finance and insurance, business, government, and research. These institutions and companies are looking for people able to collect the relevant data, model it, and communicate the results.
Career pathways could include:
- epidemiologist
- GIS expert
- data analyst
- risk surveyor.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Statistics.
Contact us
Te Kura Pāngarau | School of Mathematics and Statistics
Phone +64 3 369 2233
Email MathStatsEnquiries@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Level 4, Jack Erskine building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Pūhanga | Faculty of Engineering
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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