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 Description

Ireland is home to over 250 global financial institutions and there are opportunities for Higher Diploma Statistics graduates in industry, government, IT, economics and finance. This programme provides students with a good background in statistical theory and methods, which can be used in a variety of areas of application.



On successful completion of the programme 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.

Stage 1 - Core

Data Modelling for Science STAT20070

Inferential Statistics STAT20100

Introduction to Probability STAT20110

Bayesian Analysis STAT20180

Predictive Analytics STAT20240

Statistical Machine Learning STAT30270



Stage 1 - Option

Advanced Predictive Analytics STAT30250

Actuarial Statistics I STAT40020

Actuarial Statistics II STAT40070

Nonparametric Statistics STAT40080

Multivariate Analysis STAT40150

Survival Models STAT40250

Monte Carlo Inference STAT40400

Data Programming with R STAT40620

Stochastic Models STAT40680

Time Series Analysis - Act App STAT40700

Data Prog with Python (online) STAT40800

Stat Network Analysis STAT41010

Survey Sampling STAT41020

• Applicants must have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in a numerical discipline or a cognate subject area.



• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language profi ciency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

How to apply?

The following entry routes are available:



HDip Statistics FT (T013)

Duration

1 Years

Attend

Full Time

Deadline

Rolling*



HDip Statistics PT (T067)

Duration

2 Years

Attend

Part Time

Deadline

Rolling*



* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

HDip Statistics FT (T013): 1 year full-time.

HDip Statistics PT (T067): 2 years part-time.

Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Careers & Employability

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.