Students of Statistics will acquire the analytical techniques, clear logical thinking and deductive reasoning necessary to explore some of these fascinating areas of research.Statistics is studied up to Honours level in both the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Faculty of Arts (MA). Students who have a background in the Arts or who wish to study Statistics alongside Arts subjects at St Andrews should apply for the MA. For those interested in studying Statistics alongside Science subjects, the BSc in Statistics may be of interest.

The MA (Hons) in Statistics is a four-year course run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics. The School also offers aÊBSc in Statistics, which may be more suitable for students who wish to take Statistics alongside Science subjects. The Statistics element within both the BSc and MA degree programmes is exactly the same.

During your first year your studies will focus on mathematics, with the aim of reinforcing your basic skills before embarking upon the study of Statistics in your second year. Your second year will focus on a central core of material within Statistics which will provide the foundation for advanced study at Honours level.