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BSc Statistics

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University of Essex Colchester Campus

Program overview

Our BSc Statistics is for students who want to understand and analyse data using modern statistical methods It s a home for mathematicians who enjoy solving practical problems and who want to make a difference in all sorts of areas On our course you can study a wide range of topics such as Statistics including theory and practical computer-based exercises Optimisation from linear to integer programming Applied mathematics such as vector calculus and differential equations You ll also have the chance to engage with our employability activities You develop your mathematical and statistical skills with a balance between solid theory and practical application in problems arising from finance medicine biology economics and other fields of modern research You therefore can gain an exceptional range of knowledge and skills that are currently in demand in statistically oriented employment in business commerce industry government service education and in the wider economy Our Department of Mathematical Sciences is genuinely innovative and student-focused Our research groups are working on a broad range of collaborative areas tackling real-world issues Here are a few examples Our data scientists carefully consider how not to lie and how not to get lied to with data Interpreting data correctly is especially important because much of our data science research is applied directly or indirectly to social policies including health care and education We do practical research with financial data for example assessing the risk of collapse of the UK s banking system as well as theoretical research in financial

Duration: 13

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