Statistics

Programmes

First Year Modules

• STA 1541: Introduction to Statistics
• STA 1542: Introduction to Research Methods and Official Statistics
• STA 164: Introduction to Probability
• STA 1642: Statistical Inference I

Second Year Modules

• STA 2161: Probability Theory I
• STA 2261: Probability Theory II
• STA 2641: Statistical Inference II
• STA 2642: Non-Parametric and Categorical Statistics

Third Year Modules

• STA 3541: Statistical Inference III: Regression Analysis
• STA 3542: Sampling Survey and Sampling Methods
• STA 3641: Time Series
• STA 3642: Experimental Design and ANOVA

Higher Degrees (Honours, Masters and Doctoral)

B.Sc. Honours (Statistics)

Aim

The post-graduate programmes offered by the Department of Statistics are designed to provide the student with a sound theoretical basis and practical experience in various aspects of Statistics.  The curriculum is designed to prepare students for professional careers in academic institutions, industry and government.

Admission

In order to be admitted into the Honours programme, a candidate must have completed the Bachelor's degree in Statistics with at least 60% for the third year level and a pass in Mathematics second year level, or their equivalent gained elsewhere.  Candidates who obtain lower mark for statistics (or equivalent) will be required to write an entrance examination.

Duration

The Honours Programme extends over a minimum of one year full-time study, which may extend to one and half years depending on the capability of the student, and a minimum of two years for part-time which may extend to 3 years depending on the capability of the student. A minimum of 3 modules per semester must be chosen from the following list in consultation with the head of Department of Statistics.

• STA 5541: Advanced Probability Theory
• STA5542: Multivariate Statistical Analysis
• STA5543: Statistical Quality Control
• STA 5544: Sampling Survey and Research Methods
• STA 5545: Generalised Linear Models
• STA 5641: Demographic Methods
• STA 5642: Time Series Analysis
• STA 5643: Multivariate Categorical Data Analysis
• STA5644: Stochastic Processes
• STA 5645: Project

Masters Programme Modules

STA 6000: Research Project
Prerequisites: Appropriate B.Sc. Honours degree

MSc by Course Work and Mini Dissertation in the Department of Statistics

A student cannot register for a module already taken at the honours level.

Doctoral Programme Modules

STA 7000: Research Project
Prerequisites: Appropriate MSc degree