Statistics

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Qualifications

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.

What will my study involve?

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

For the major in the Bachelor of Arts and 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

Four 300-level STAT courses

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 Coaching, 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

Career opportunities

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.

'The courses on offer at UC are extremely diverse and allow for students to research whatever niche ...

Rory Collins

English, Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics

'I wanted to become part of this institution straight away...'

Aishwarya S. Bagchi

Economics, Law, Statistics

'Nature in New Zealand was the attraction, and so is the lovely, genuine people...'

Caleb Lau Lee King

Mathematics, 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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