M AT H E M AT I C S , A C T U A R I A L S C I E N C E & F I N A N C E M AT H E M AT I C S , A C T U A R I A L S C I E N C E & F I N A N C E
M AT H E M AT I C S , A C T U A R I A L S C I E N C E & F I N A N C E
University College Dublin
COURSE CODE: T013
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Higher Diploma Statistics (9 months Full Time) This programme is aimed at graduates whose level of statistical or mathematical training is high and have demonstrated numerical ability, but below that of a BSc Degree in Statistics. Students who are awarded a distinction or upper second-class honours in the Higher Diploma in Statistics are qualified to enter the MSc Statistics. On successful completion of the programme, you will reach in one year a level of statistical knowledge equivalent to that of BSc Honours graduates. You will be able to apply basic statistical reasoning, techniques and models in the analysis of real data, understand the context in which statistical work is done, select appropriate statistical models for different applications, interpret results, and demonstrate programming skills, report writing skills and presentation skills.
Course Content and Structure
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60 credits higher diploma – all taught modules
Entry Requirements
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Probability Theory Inferential Statistics Monte Carlo Inference Bayesian Analysis
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Stochastic Models Data Mining Predictive Analytics Actuarial Statistics
This programme receives significant interest so please apply early online at www.ucd.ie/apply
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Time Series Categorical Data Analysis Multivariate Analysis Data Programming with R
n Applicants must have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in a numerical discipline or a cognate subject area. n Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent, such as TOEFL (iBT) score of 90 or PTE score of 63. n Applicants who do not meet these requirements but can demonstrate an interest and ability in statistics may be considered.
Modules and topics shown are subject to change and are not guaranteed by UCD.
Career Opportunities Many students pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, banking, finance and risk management. There is an increase in demand for statisticians from the IT sector. Many government departments employ statisticians including the Central Statistics Office. Many students embarked on the MSc Statistics, based on achieving a second-class honours grade. Prospective employers include Vodafone, Google, Intel, Irish Life, Paddy Power, the ESRI, SPSS, Bank of Ireland, Quintiles, Accenture, Tesco, eBay and Aviva.
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Graduate Profile James McBride, Director of the Irish Social Science Data Archive from 2000-2012 The material covered in the core lecture courses was underpinned by an excellent tutorial system, which further enhanced my understanding of the topics. I cannot recommend this course highly enough for anyone wishing to strengthen their statistical skills, whether to pursue a career in academic research or in the broader job market.
Programme Administrator : smspostgrads@ucd.ie NON-EU www.ucd.ie/courses/higher-diploma-statistics UCD School of Mathematics and Statistics, University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4.
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