• Length 3 years full-time
  • Minimum 144 Units
Admission requirements
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  • Mode of delivery
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Bachelor of Statistics

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The Bachelor of Statistics offers a rigorous program of training in the theory and application of statistics. The program involves a core mainstream statistical application and theory, supplemented by studies in specialist streams. You may choose to specialise in any of a number of areas including: Business Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Statistics, Statistical Methodology, Applied Probability and Psychological or Sociological Research Methods.

Single degree

  • This degree requires 24 courses (144 units)
  • A maximum of 10 courses (60 units) of 1000 level courses
  • 16 compulsory courses
  • 8 electives 
Commencing Semester 1:

Semester 1 

  • COMP1100 Intro Prog & Algorithms 6 units
  • MATH1115 Maths and Apps 1 H 6 units
  • STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units
  • Elective Course 6 units

Semester 2 

  • MATH1116 Maths and Apps 2 H 6 units
  • Major Course 6 units
  • Elective Course 6 units
  • Elective Course 6 units

Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 

  • STAT1008 Quant Res Methods 6 units
  • COMP1100 Intro Prog & Algorithms 6 units
  • Elective Course 6 units
  • Elective Course 6 units

Double degree

  • This degree requires 16 courses (96 units) of CBE courses
  • A maximum of 8 courses (48 units) of 1000 level CBE courses
  • 16 compulsory courses.
Commencing Semester 1:

Semester 1 

  • STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units
  • MATH1115 Maths and Apps 1 H 6 units

 Semester 2 

  • COMP1100 Intro Prog & Algorithms 6 units
  • MATH1116 Maths and Apps 2 H 6 units


Commencing Semester 2:
Semester 2 




About this degree

Single degree
In a Bachelor of Statistics single degree program you will study a total of 144 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 24 courses across your whole degree. You will need to complete a minimum of 16 CBE courses (96 units) but will also get to choose 8 courses (48 units) from other ANU Colleges.  You can try a range of courses or take a major or minor in a non-CBE subject, the choice is yours.

Double degree
In a Bachelor of Statistics double degree program you will study a total of 96 units.  Typically you will take 4 courses per semester (total of 24 units) as a full time student giving you a total of 16 courses across your whole degree.  However, for each semester you are likely to take 2 courses from your Statistics degree and then 2 courses from the other degree - still a total of 4 courses a semester.



Enrolment Status

It is possible to enrol in fewer courses per semester but it will take you longer to finish your program and get your degree. If you are an international student you must always be enrolled full-time in 24 units each semester.

 


Important things to keep in mind when choosing your 1000-level courses

When you enrol for the first time you will study ‘1000-level’ courses. These courses have ‘1’ as the first number in their course code, such as BUSN1001.

Please also note that:

  • You need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester.
  • In your first year, you cannot study more than four courses (24 units) per semester, eight for the year.
  • You may take 1000-level courses later in your program.   But remember you can’t count more than ten 1000-level courses (60 units) in total towards your single degree.
  • You can change your enrolment via ISIS in courses up until the Monday of Week 2.

Electives

You can use your electives to enrol in any courses that you like, provided you meet prerequisite requirements.

Remember that you can choose up to 8 courses from another ANU College if you are undertaking the single Bachelor of Statistics degree.

If you are in a double degree, your electives must be CBE courses.

Don't forget the maximum number of 1000 level courses is 10 in a single degree.




Study Options

Bachelor of Statistics

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Statistics

Study Options

Year 1 48 units COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units Elective course 6 units
MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Major Course 6 units Elective course 6 units Elective course 6 units

Bachelor of Statistics - Double Degree

This is a typical study plan for the first year of a student undertaking a Bachelor of Statistics degree with another degree, such as the Bachelor of Arts (degree B)

Study Options

Year 1 48 units STAT1003 Statistical Techniques 6 units MATH1115 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 1 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units
COMP1100 Programming as Problem Solving 6 units MATH1116 Advanced Mathematics and Applications 2 6 units Degree B course 6 units Degree B course 6 units

Disciplines

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Academic Advice

At least 24 units from the completion of a sequence from List 3 of the Bachelor of Statistics.  Sequence pre-requisites can be taken in the first year of study.

If after reading through these guidelines you are unsure about your which courses to enrol in, you can email info.cbe@anu.edu.au


Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack 

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