- Length 2 years full-time
- Minimum 96 Units
- Academic plan MSTAT
- CRICOS code 082353G
- UAC code
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Mode of delivery
- Internal
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In disciplines as diverse as biology, economics, actuarial studies,
psychology, physics, archaeology, medicine and information technology,
there is always a need for qualified statisticians to make proper sense
of the data. The Master of Statistics program will enable you to
specialise in any of a large number of areas, as well as receive
rigorous training in core statistical application and theory. This will
set you up as a professional statistician whose services will be highly
sought-after. With an ANU Master of Statistics you will excel in your
career literally anywhere is the world.
About this degree
The Master of Statistics requires the completion of 96 units, which must consist of:
48 units from completion of the following compulsory courses:
STAT6038 Regression Modelling
STAT6039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics
STAT7001 Applied Statistics
STAT7004 Introduction to Stochastic Processes
STAT7026 Graphical Data Analysis
STAT7030 Generalised Linear Models
STAT7040 Statistical Learning
STAT8027 Statistical Inference
A minimum of 24 units from completion of courses from the following list:
STAT7006 Advanced Stochastic Processes
STAT7016 Introduction to Bayesian Data Analysis
STAT7017 Big Data Statistics
STAT7018 Stochastic Modelling
STAT7029 Design of Experiments and Surveys
STAT7042 Survival Models
STAT8002 Applied Time Series Analysis
STAT8003 Biostatistics
STAT8035 Risk Theory
STAT8036 Credibility Theory
STAT8056 Advanced Mathematical Statistics
A maximum of 24 units from completion of further 6000-level, 7000-level and 8000-level courses from the following subject areas:
ACST Actuarial Studies
COMP Computing
EMET Econometrics
FINM Financial Management
MATH Mathematics
STAT Statistics
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.
Remember you will need to enrol in courses for both First Semester and Second Semester. You will be able to change your enrolment in courses up until Monday of week 1 of each semester without penalty.
Study Options
Master of Statistics
A two year degree. You can also choose to study an elective course in Semester 2 from the following: FINM (FINM7007, FINM7008, FINM7041), EMET, ECON, MATHStudy Options
| Year 1 48 units | STAT6039 Principles of Mathematical Statistics 6 units | STAT6046 Financial Mathematics 6 units | STAT7001 Applied Statistics 6 units | STAT7026 Graphical Data Analysis 6 units |
| STAT6038 Regression Modelling 6 units | STAT7029 Design of Experiments and Surveys 6 units | STAT8027 Statistical Inference 6 units | STAT8002 Applied Time Series Analysis 6 units |
Academic Advice
Before applying for any credit or exemption towards the program, please read the relevant information on credit application before you apply (Credit Application Form).
Students are required to discuss their course selection with the Program Convener, Dr Gen Nowak (gen.nowak@anu.edu.au). Please ensure you take a copy of your academic transcript with you when you meet with Dr Gen Nowak. He will be available during the O week in his office: Room 3.66, CBE Bld (26C)
If you are required to have a permission number to enrol the course, or any course that is approved by Dr Von-Reibnitz, please complete an Application for Enrolment Change (http://www.anu.edu.au/files/resource/Enrolment-Change-Editable.pdf) and submit it to the CBE Student Services, or email to info.cbe@anu.edu.au.
Please refer to the CBE Fast Track page:
https://www.cbe.anu.edu.au/fasttrack
Do you want to talk to someone before enrolling?
Contact info.cbe@anu.edu.au
