UCD Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Statistics BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8)
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CAO Code DN500 Joint Hons Full Time CAO Code DN501 Joint Hons Part Time
CAO Points Range 2014 340 — 605 Length of Course 3 Years Average Intake 60
Entry Requirements English ¬ Irish ¬ A third language ¬ Three other recognised subjects
Leaving Certificate Passes in six subjects including those shown above, of which two must be minimum HC3
A-Level/GCSE See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/alevel
Other EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/eu
Non-EU Applicants See
www.ucd.ie/myucd/noneu
Level 5/6 FETAC Entry Routes Yes, see
www.ucd.ie/myucd/fetac
Level 6/7 Progression Routes None
Mature Entry Route Yes, see page 182
Special Entry Recommendation In order to study Statistics, we strongly recommend that you also have at least a Grade HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics, or equivalent.
Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences
Choosing Statistics Statistics can be taken as part of a BA Joint Honours degree (DN500). It can also be taken on a part-time basis (DN501). Review the subjects you can study with Statistics by looking at the diagram on page 35.
Why is this subject for me? According to The New York Times, a statistician is the number one career for the 21st century. In Ireland, employers cannot find enough qualified statistical graduates and now is the time to choose to study for a degree with a great future. Wherever data are collected, statistical and data analysis skills are required. Statisticians develop mathematical models for uncertainty and apply them to real data. Statistical models allow us to learn about the underlying processes which give rise to the data. The power of modern computing continues to have a major impact on both the development and applicability of statistical methods in almost every area of social science, science and business. The skills gained from studying Statistics complement many other subjects in the degree programme where quantitative methods form part of the approach to understanding the subject. For example, psychology and social science rely heavily on statistical modelling tools.
Other courses of interest Economics
Mathematics
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What will I study? In first year you will gain a broad overview of the basic principles of statistical modelling and reasoning, while second and third years enhance this knowledge with a mixture of theoretical and applied modules to give you a well-rounded learning experience in statistics. Notably, you will learn how to use current statistical software packages, giving insight to how statistical methods are used in practice.
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First Year Introduction to Statistical Modelling ¬ Statistical Modelling
Second & Third Year Probability Theory ¬ Inferential Statistics ¬ Linear Models I ¬ Linear Models II ¬ Time Series Analysis ¬Statistical Data Mining ¬ Monte Carlo Inference ¬Survey Sampling ¬ Multivariate Analysis ¬ Actuarial Statistics I
Statistics is taught in lectures, tutorials and through independent study. There is also an emphasis on practical application through statistical software and applied projects.
Assessment is through a combination of end-of-semester written examinations, projects and continuous assessment.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities More and more employers are seeking to hire statisticians as they play a key role in virtually all areas of society and science, including:
– Industries such as finance, government, economic analysis, marketing, education, health, medicine, environmental science
– Societal research which contributes to understanding economic and social change, informing public policymaking
– Development of new drugs in the pharmaceutical industry
Graduates may also pursue further study including the MA in Statistics, HDip in Mathematical Science (qualifier for the MSc in Mathematics) and HDip in Actuarial Science.
International Study Opportunities An extra year spent in an international university, leading to the award of a BA (International), is highly recommended. Opportunities in third year have included:
– University of Texas at Austin, USA – University of California, USA – University of Perugia, Italy – University of Konstanz, Germany
Professor Nial Friel UCD School of Mathematics & Statistics Insight, Science East, Belfield, Dublin 4
nial.friel@
ucd.ie +353 1 716 2368
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"I always enjoyed mathematics in secondary school and had a keen interest in problem solving so I decided to study Mathematics and Statistics in UCD. Studying them through Arts is great as you get to study a broad range of subjects such as Applied Maths, Pure Maths and Statistics, and to explore other subjects such as Economics, History, and Psychology. I am halfway through my degree and loving every minute of it. I hope to do a postgrad in Statistics in the future." Jack Mac Cuinneagain Student
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