The University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Statistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe honours in science year is a widely recognised and highly regarded additional year of undergraduate study available to you after you complete your undergraduate course. It's an opportunity to explore your research potential and put the theory from your undergraduate studies into practice.
Statistics Major
Statistics are used in all areas of the sciences and social sciences, and underlie the making of scientific inferences under uncertainty. In studying statistics, you will look at the areas of probability and theoretical and applied statistics, and the application of these methods in a number of areas of science. You will also learn about the design of experiments and sample surveys, and all problems of data analysis.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- Manning Rd, Camperdown
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 85.00 or PTE score of 61.00 or its equivalent AND
- To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours), you must:
1. have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution;
2. have completed a relevant major (i.e. minimum of 24 credit points of 3000-level units of study) relating to the intended Honours discipline;
3. have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant* 2000-level and 3000-level units of study; and
4. satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline.
5. Satisfy any additional criteria set by the Faculty of Science. Admission is competitive and meeting the above is not a guarantee of entry. - IELTS score of 6.50 or TOEFL iBT score of 85.00 or PTE score of 61.00 or its equivalent AND
- To qualify for admission to the Bachelor of Science (Honours), you must:
1. have qualified for or be a graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification from another tertiary institution;
2. have completed a relevant major (i.e. minimum of 24 credit points of 3000-level units of study) relating to the intended Honours discipline;
3. have achieved a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65.00 or have a credit average (65.00) in 48 credit points of relevant* 2000-level and 3000-level units of study; and
4. satisfy any additional criteria set by the relevant Head of School or Discipline.
5. Satisfy any additional criteria set by the Faculty of Science. Admission is competitive and meeting the above is not a guarantee of entry.
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Statistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Applied Statistician
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Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Quantitative Analyst
A Quantitative Analyst applies mathematical and statistical techniques to analyse financial data and support decision-making in financial markets....
Statistician
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