BSc Statistics

Statistics is the study of techniques for the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. Careers exist in fields from insurance to engineering, from biology to economics, from business to education; in fact, statistical concepts are used almost everywhere. Most careers in statistics require a master's degree. Undergraduate courses give a general background in the field, and more specialized courses are taught at the graduate level. For advanced work, a good knowledge of calculus, linear algebra and analysis is required. Numerical analysis and mathematical modeling are also useful. Computers are used extensively and many types of statistical packages exist. A good statistician also has good reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.