Statistics

Those holding the Higher Diploma are deemed to have reached the honours degree standard in statistics; it is awarded at pass and honours levels. Those holding the Diploma with a First Class Honours or with Second Class Honours Grade 1 are deemed ready for higher postgraduate research work in statistics or related fields.

Please see Course Web Page link above for module details.

Applicants must hold a minimum of a bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 8) (or equivalent) in which mathematics formed a substantial component, with a minimum of a second-class honours, grade 2 (2:2).



Applicants who do not hold a primary degree but has at least 2 years of relevant experience may apply via Maynooth University's RPL process for Non-Standard Entrants. Please click here for further information.

Closing Date : 14 August 2026

MHR58 : 1 year full-time

MHR59: 2 years part-time

In general, there are two levels of fees payable. EU students from EU countries including Ireland pay a subsidised level of fees for both taught courses and research programmes. Tuition fees for students from outside the EU are not subsidised and are thus somewhat higher than for EU students.

Commences: September

The course is suitable for those wishing to take up employment as a statistician in areas such as the Civil Service, the pharmaceutical sector, banking and finance, insurance, market research, environmental monitoring, industrial quality control, statistical programming and data management.