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BACHELOR OF ARTS - STATISTICS

Qualification: BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE
Award Type and NFQ Level:
Course code: ARTS
CAO/PAC code: MH101
Points: 320
QQI: click here for details
Closing date: 01 July 2019

	Details
	> Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. > You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data. > A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows. > We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields. > Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

Details

> Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data.

> You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.

> A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.

> We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.

> Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

Entry requirements

	Required	Ordinary level grade	Higher level grade
Irish		O6	H7
English		O6	H7
Language		O6	H7
Math		-	-
Science		-	-

This course requires 3 additional subjects

Mature students - Information:

A mature student is 23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University. For part-time degrees the mature age is 21. Admission is based on your application and/or interview.

Apply to the CAO by February 1st 2019. Late applications from mature students may be accepted after this date - consult the Undergraduate Studies website for updates. Application may not be made to the CAO after May 1st 2019.

Mature students must complete the CAO section for mature applicants fully, indicating clearly past or current studies, and outlining educational goals and objectives. Applicants are assessed on the basis of the information provided on their CAO application form. All questions should be answered in full.

Mature student applicants who have a disability

If you have a disability or specific learning difficulty (e.g. dyslexia), and require examination support for any required written tests, please submit supporting documentation by 15 March 2019 to the Access Office. Unfortunately we are unable to consider applications for alternative examination accommodation after this deadline.

For further information on the supporting documentation required, as well as examination and other supports visit the Access Office website.

	Additional information
	Leaving Certificate applicants are required to present (as a minimum): 2H5 & 4O6/H7 and O6/H7 in Irish, English, 3rd language. O4/H7 Mathematics recommended. The Maynooth Education Click here for details about 1st year optional Critical Skills courses and 2nd year optional Electives and degree pathways. HEAR and DARE DARE: The Disability Access Route to Education is a third level alternative admissions scheme for school-leavers whose disabilities have had a negative impact on their second level education. HEAR: The Higher Education Access Route is a third level admissions scheme for school leavers from socioeconomically disadvantaged backgrounds. Contact the Access Office for more information about these access routes.

Additional information

	How to apply
	The application process depends on the type of applicant you are. Click here for all information about how to apply. Categories of applicant: School-leavers (Leaving Certificate students) Mature students (23 years or older by 1st January in the year of entry to the University/part-time degrees the mature age is 21) EU/EFTA/UK students International students (outside the EU) QQI (Further Education) students Transferring students Deferring students

How to apply

Course structure

1st year

BA Bachelor of Arts – Statistics Double Major or as a Minor
> In year 1 of the BA Double Major programme, Statistics is taken with two or three other subjects. One of these subjects must be Mathematical Studies or Mathematics (Pure)

2nd year

> Statistics is taken with one of your first year subjects. This subject can be, but does not have to be, Mathematical Studies or Mathematics (Pure)
> Optional 10 credit Elective in 2nd year (see p. 13 for details)
> Erasmus/study Abroad option after 2nd year

3rd year

> Statistics can be taken as a Double Major or as a Minor subject. The second subject can be, but does not have to be, Mathematical Studies or Mathematics (Pure)

NOTE: To enter into 2nd year Statistics, students require a mark of 55% or greater in 1st year Mathematical Studies or 40% or greater in Mathematics (Pure). First year statistics is not a prerequisite for 2nd year statistics but if 1st year statistics was taken, a mark of 40% or greater is required

Duration: 3 years (BA) or 4 years (BA International)

Disclaimer
The modules below are indicative of the content associated with this course of study.
The modules are subject to change as the curriculum is revised and reviewed annually. Please check periodically for updates.

Year 1

STATISTICS

Statistics deals with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data. You will learn how to use statistical models and visualisation methods to unlock valuable information and hidden patterns in large volumes of data.

A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.
We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.
Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

Notes

1. Students taking Statistics as a subject in first Arts must also take either Mathematical Studies (MS1F15) or Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30) as a co-requisite. 2. Statistics and Mathematical Studies/Mathematics (Pure) may be combined in Years 2 and 3, but they do not have to be.

ST1F15 - STATISTICS

Credits: 15 Not compulsory:

		Module	Code	Credits	Semester	Compulsory
		INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE 1	DS151	7.5	1
		INTRODUCTION TO DATA SCIENCE 2	DS152	7.5	2

Year 2

STATISTICS

A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.
We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.
Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

Notes

1. ST2ADM is for students taking Statistics as a double major along with another Arts subject but not Mathematical Studies or Mathematics (Pure).

2. A Pass or Pass by Compensation result in either 1st Year (Arts) Mathematical Studies (MS1F15) or 1st Year (Arts) Mathematics (Pure) (MT1F30) is required for entry to any 2nd Year (Arts) Statistics programme. However, students do not need to have taken 1st Year (Arts) Statistics to enter 2nd Year (Arts) Statistics.

ST2ADM - STATISTICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
CALCULUS 3 (A)	MT201A	5	1
DATA ANALYSIS	ST201	5	1
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS	ST202	5	2
LINEAR ALGEBRA 2	MT216C	5	2
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS	ST204	5	2
R FOR STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE	ST203	5	1

Notes

1. ST2DM is for students taking Statistics as a double major along with 2nd Year Double Major Mathematical Studies or 2nd Year Double Major Mathematics (Pure).

ST2DM - STATISTICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA ANALYSIS	ST201	5	1
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS	ST202	5	2
GRAPH THEORY	MT412C	5	2
INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS	MT471S	5	1
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS	ST204	5	2
R FOR STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE	ST203	5	1

STATISTICS

A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.
We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.
Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

Notes

1. ST2AMI is for students taking Statistics as a minor along with a major Arts subject but not Mathematical Studies.

ST2AMI - STATISTICS

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA ANALYSIS	ST201	5	1
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS	ST202	5	2
LINEAR ALGEBRA 2	MT216C	5	2
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS	ST204	5	2
R FOR STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE	ST203	5	1

ST2MI is for students taking Statistics as a minor along with a Major in Mathematical Studies. BA Statistics Minor students (ST2MI) who take a Major in Mathematical Studies (MS2MJ) must take both ST201 and ST202, either as part of the Major or as part of the Minor.

ST2MI - STATISTICS

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA ANALYSIS	ST201	5	1
DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF EXPERIMENTS	ST202	5	2
GRAPH THEORY	MT412C	5	2
INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS	MT471S	5	1
NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICS	ST204	5	2
R FOR STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE	ST203	5	1

Year 3

STATISTICS

A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.
We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.
Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

Note: ST3DM students must take MT471S unless they have taken it previously.

ST3DM - STATISTICS

Credits: 30 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA VISUALISATION	ST302	5	2
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS	MT381	5	1
GENERALISED LINEAR MODELS	ST304	5	2
INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS	MT471S	5	1
LINEAR MODELS	ST303	5	1
PROBABILITY	ST301	5	1
TIME SERIES	ST306	5	2

STATISTICS

A degree in Statistics will provide you with tools to address problems of critical importance to humans such as climate change, developing cancer drugs or managing traffic flows.
We offer Statistics as a Double Major subject which can be combined with most other academic subjects in the Bachelor of Arts degree. This flexibility means you can combine your interest in aspects of society with knowledge of the statistical tools needed to understand data from those fields.
Data recording is happening at unprecedented levels on local, national and global scales. The ability to transform data into usable knowledge is a highly sought after and desirable skill in today’s workforce, be it in business, science, health or social sciences. This subject will strongly enhance your employability.

ST3MI - STATISTICS

Credits: 20 Not compulsory:

Module	Code	Credits	Semester
DATA VISUALISATION	ST302	5	2
FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS	MT381	5	1
GENERALISED LINEAR MODELS	ST304	5	2
INTRO.TO PROGRAMMING FOR MATHEMATICIANS	MT471S	5	1
LINEAR MODELS	ST303	5	1
PROBABILITY	ST301	5	1
TIME SERIES	ST306	5	2

Contacts

Maynooth University Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Logic House, Maynooth University, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, Ireland.
+353 1 708 3914
mathsstats@mu.ie
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/mathematics-and-statistics
@MU_MathsStats

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	Career and postgraduate options
	Career options: Critical thinking, analysis and being able to adapt to various work environments are among the strong skills and traits of Statistics graduates. Graduates have a range of career options open to them, including employment in the civil service, industry and business, scientific research, medical research, environmental research, financial services and actuarial roles. Postgraduate study is also possible: we currently offer Masters or PhD in Statistics, Computing or Finance. Postgraduate options: Masters or PhD in Statistics Masters or PhD in Finance Masters or PhD in Computing Visit the Graduate Studies website for more information about postgraduate options. For further information on Postgraduate options please go to the Graduate Studies site

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