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Statistics at University of Bath - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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5Feb
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4Jun
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Postgraduate

Course summary

A Statistics PhD allows graduates to participate in scientific research, often with a view to a career in academic or industrial research. The programme is suitable for students who wish to specialise in any of the areas of Statistics research in the department which are:

  • Computational Statistics: Bayesian nonparametrics, Markov chain Monte Carlo methods, Nonparametric regression.
  • High-dimensional Statistics: Graphical models, Network analysis, Time series analysis.
  • Medical Statistics: Clinical Trials, Missing Data, Survival Analysis.
  • Spatial and Environmental Statistics: Extreme value analysis, Spatial data analysis.
  • Statistical Learning: Changepoint detection, Classification, Clustering.
PhD graduates from the Department of Mathematical Sciences have progressed to a broad selection of careers including prestigious academic positions all over the UK, the rest of Europe and North America, as well as industrial positions in companies such as: UK Met office, Commerzbank, Barclays Capital, Detica, Liverpool-Victoria Actuarial Division, PfizerAstraZeneca, NHS Medial, Physics, GazProm, Sun Alliance, Smith Institute, Schlumberger, Tessella, Roche, Royal Bank of Scotland, UBC, and BeZero Carbon. You may start this programme at any time. Most students start in September. Programme content Learning
  • Doctoral skills online
  • Doctoral skills workshop
  • Research project
  • Supervisory team
Research content You will be led to the cutting edge of mathematics and statistics research and learn the latest methods and techniques in the field. Postgraduate students are offered a variety of training courses and are encouraged to attend international scientific meetings. In addition to local courses, both subject specific and with a view to transferable skills, students can benefit from our cooperation with other institutions, in particular the Mathematics Taught Course Centre and the Academy for PhD Training in Statistics. Professional Development Professional development is a crucial element of doctoral study, not only in supporting your research but also as part of your longer term career development. Our DoctoralSkills workshops and courses will help you build your skills and help you succeed in your doctorate.

Modules

Please check the University of Bath website for the most recently published course detail.

Assessment method

  • Thesis
  • Viva Voce
Assessment description Most research students who ‘do a PhD’ register in the first instance as probationer for the degree of PhD. Candidates are expected to carry out supervised research at the leading edge of their chosen subject, which must then be written up as a substantial thesis. The confirmation of the PhD programme (and the end of the probationary period) is subject to students passing an assessment process, which normally involves submission of written work and on oral examination which usually takes place 12 months after the initial registration. The final stage of the PhD degree is the oral or viva voce examination, in which students are required to defend the thesis to a Board of Examiners.

Entry requirements

First or upper second-class honours degree, or equivalent in an appropriate subject. English Language requirements - IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components - The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 62 with no less than 59 in any element - TOEFL IBT: 90 overall with a minimum 21 in all 4 components You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course. If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

For the most up-to-date information on tuition fees, please visit: http://www.bath.ac.uk/topics/tuition-fees/
Statistics at University of Bath - UCAS