Statistics

On successful completion of the programme, you will reach in one year a level of statistical knowledge equivalent to that of BSc Honours graduates. You will be able to apply basic statistical reasoning, techniques and models in the analysis of real data, understand the context in which statistical work is done, select appropriate statistical models for different applications, interpret results, and demonstrate programming skills, report writing skills and presentation skills.

Course Description
Ireland is home to over 250 global financial institutions and there are opportunities for Higher Diploma Statistics graduates in industry, government, IT, economics and finance. This programme provides students with a good background in statistical theory and methods, which can be used in a variety of areas of application.

On successful completion of the programme you will be able to apply basic statistical reasoning, techniques and models in the analysis of real data, understand the context in which statistical work is done, select appropriate statistical models for different applications, interpret results, and demonstrate programming skills, report writing skills and presentation skills.

Subjects taught

Stage 1 - Core
Data Modelling for Science STAT20070
Inferential Statistics STAT20100
Introduction to Probability STAT20110
Bayesian Analysis STAT20180
Predictive Analytics STAT20240
Statistical Machine Learning STAT30270

Stage 1 - Option
Advanced Predictive Analytics STAT30250
Actuarial Statistics I STAT40020
Actuarial Statistics II STAT40070
Nonparametric Statistics STAT40080
Multivariate Analysis STAT40150
Survival Models STAT40250
Monte Carlo Inference STAT40400
Data Programming with R STAT40620
Stochastic Models STAT40680
Time Series Analysis - Act App STAT40700
Data Prog with Python (online) STAT40800
Stat Network Analysis STAT41010
Survey Sampling STAT41020

Entry requirements

• Applicants must have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in a numerical discipline or a cognate subject area.

• Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language profi ciency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

Application dates

How to apply?
The following entry routes are available:

HDip Statistics FT (T013)
Duration
1 Years
Attend
Full Time
Deadline
Rolling*

HDip Statistics PT (T067)
Duration
2 Years
Attend
Part Time
Deadline
Rolling*

* Courses will remain open until such time as all places have been filled, therefore early application is advised

Duration

HDip Statistics FT (T013): 1 year full-time.
HDip Statistics PT (T067): 2 years part-time.
Mode of Delivery: Face-to-Face.

Enrolment dates

Next Intake: 2024/2025 September.

Post Course Info

Careers & Employability
Many students pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, banking, finance and risk management. There is an increase in demand for statisticians from the IT sector. Many government departments employ statisticians including the Central Statistics Office. Many students embarked on the MSc Statistics, based on achieving a second-class honours grade. Prospective employers include Vodafone, Google, Intel, Irish Life, Paddy Power, the ESRI, SPSS, Bank of Ireland, Quintiles, Accenture, Tesco, eBay and Aviva.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    HDip

  • Qualifications

    Higher Diploma (Level 8 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Full time,Part time,Daytime

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