Psychology and Statistics

取得日期：2026-10-13、2026-11-02

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Course start

September 2027

Duration

Four years full time

School of Mathematics and Statistics

Why study this course?

The MA (Hons) in Statistics allows you to specialise in the branch of mathematics that focuses on collecting, analysing and presenting large quantities of numerical data. There are many practical applications for statistics, including fields such as science and medicine, government, business and education.

Statistics students will acquire the analytical techniques, clear logical thinking and deductive reasoning necessary to explore some of these fascinating areas of research.

Course details

The MA (Hons) in Statistics is a four-year course run by the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

During your first year, your studies will focus on mathematics, with the aim of reinforcing your basic skills before embarking upon the study of statistics in your second year. Your second year will focus on a central core of material within statistics which will provide the foundation for advanced study at Honours level.

Alongside statistics, in the first year of your studies, you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two. Find out more about how academic years are organised.

During third and fourth year, students may select modules from a range of options on advanced and specialist specific topics. Specialist subject areas may include:

Bayesian inference

sampling theory

statistical modelling

time series analysis.

Final-year students must also complete a project on a topic chosen in consultation with teaching staff at the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

The University of St Andrews operates on a flexible modular degree system by which degrees are obtained through the accumulation of credits.

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How it's taught

Teaching

In first year, teaching for each module centres on a daily lecture (around 100 to 300 students). Each fortnight, you will have one small group tutorial (8 to 12 students) and one examples class (25 to 60 students) where students undertake exercises and discuss each week’s topics.

In second year, each module typically comprises five lectures (around 100 to 300 students), one tutorial (8 to 12 students), and one examples class (25 to 60 students) per fortnight. Half of the modules also feature computer lab sessions (25 to 60 students).

You will develop increasing independence and initiative as you progress through your degree programme so that by third and fourth year the average teaching load drops to around ten hours of lectures and four tutorials per week, supplemented by private study.

When not attending lectures, tutorials and computer labs, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve:

preparing coursework assignments

working on individual and group projects

undertaking research in the library

preparing for examinations

You will be taught by an experienced teaching team with expertise and knowledge of statistics and mathematics. Postgraduate students who have undertaken teacher training may also contribute to the teaching of tutorials, examples classes and computing classes under the supervision of the module leader.

You can find contact information for all Statistics staff on the School of Mathematics and Statistics website.

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Assessment

Progress is monitored through tutorial assignments, and almost all of the sub-honours modules are assessed by a balanced combination of coursework and written exams. At Honours level, modules may be assessed by written examination alone or a combination of written examination and coursework.

Examinations are held at the end of each semester during a dedicated exam diet with revision time provided beforehand.

The School aims to provide feedback on every assessment within three weeks to help you improve on future assessments.

Undergraduates at the University of St Andrews must achieve at least 7.0 on the St Andrews 20-point grade scale to pass a module. To gain access to Honours-level modules, students must achieve the relevant requisites as specified in the policy on entry to Honours and in the relevant programme requirements. To find out the classification equivalent of points, please see the common reporting scale.

The University's services and support teams can help students with additional needs resulting from disabilities, long-term medical conditions or learning disabilities, as well as many other difficulties and challenges students might face while studying.

In the first two years of your degree (known as sub-honours), you will take the required modules in statistics alongside modules in at least one other subject.

Typically, you will take one to two statistics modules per semester during your first two years, and four statistics modules per semester during your third and fourth years (known as Honours).

Course information may change. Module information and course content, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at the University of St Andrews. We display the most up-to-date information possible, but this could be from a previous academic year. For the latest module information, see the module catalogue.

First year

Mathematics: introduces the ideas and techniques required for further study of mathematics or applications to other sciences.

Second year

Abstract Algebra: explores the key concepts of modern abstract algebra: groups, rings and fields.

Analysis: introduces key concepts of real analysis: limit, continuity and differentiation.

Combinatorics and Probability: introduces counting techniques for finite structures and the behaviour of random variables.

Linear Mathematics: introduces the theory of vector spaces, linear independence, linear transformations and diagonalisation.

Multivariate Calculus: extends the techniques of calculus in a single variable to the setting of real functions of several variables.

Statistical Inference: introduces techniques for drawing inferences about population characteristics from observed data.

If you decide to take Statistics in your third and fourth years, you choose from a wide variety of advanced options. Here is a sample of Honours modules which have been offered in previous years:

Bayesian Inference

Classical Statistical Inference

Computing in Statistics

Mathematical Statistics

Sampling Theory

In your third and fourth (Honours) years, you will choose from a range of 3000-level, 4000-level and (optionally) 5000-level modules. Here are the modules offered during the current session and in previous years:

Mathematics and Statistics 3000-level modules

Mathematics and Statistics 4000-level modules

Mathematics and Statistics 5000-level modules

In your final year, you also undertake a project on a topic chosen in consultation with the teaching staff at the School of Mathematics and Statistics. You will be required to investigate the topic, submit a report and give a presentation.

Fees and funding

Scotland: Tuition fees are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government.

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £10,050 (yet to be confirmed by the UK Government)

EU and overseas: £34,910

More information on tuition fees can be found on the undergraduate fees and funding page.

Accommodation fees

Find out about accommodation fees for University accommodation.

Funding and scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to undergraduate students each year.

Entry requirements

The University offers different entry requirements, depending on your background. Find out more about

Standard and Minimum entry requirements using academic entry explained and see which entry requirements you need to look at using the entry requirements indicator.

For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject-specific entry requirements as outlined on their pages.

SQA Highers

Standard entry grades:

AAAAB, including A in Mathematics.

Minimum entry grades:

AABB, including A in Mathematics.

GCE A-Levels

A*A*A, including A* in Mathematics.

A*AB, including A* in Mathematics.

IB points

38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Mathematics.

36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Mathematics.

General entry requirements

All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.

SQA qualifications

SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:

Chemistry

Computing science

Geography

Applications of Mathematics

Mathematics

Psychology.

GCSE qualifications

GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:

Computing Science

Other qualifications

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.

More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University's entry requirements web page.

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Yes, applicants are expected to have studied Mathematics at SQA Higher, GCE A-Level, or equivalent. Typical successful applicants will have studied Mathematics at SQA Advanced Higher, Further Mathematics at GCE A-level, or equivalent.

Alternative study options

Students interested in this course may also be interested in the following:

Statistics is studied up to Honours level in both the Faculty of Science (BSc) and the Faculty of Arts (MA). Students who have a background in the Arts or who wish to study Statistics alongside Arts subjects at St Andrews should apply for the MA. For those interested in studying Statistics alongside science subjects, the BSc in Statistics may be of interest instead. The BSc and MA degree programmes are mathematically identical.

Study abroad

Mathematics students can apply to participate in the University-wide St Andrews Abroad programme. For information about study abroad options, please see the study abroad site.

International applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.

Find out more about approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Joint Honours degrees

You can also take Statistics as part of a joint Honours degree in which you will take core modules of your chosen subjects.

UCAS code CG13: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Biology and Statistics

UCAS code GG34: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Computer Science and Statistics

UCAS code GL31: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Economics and Statistics

UCAS code FG83: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Geography and Statistics

UCAS code GVH6: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Philosophy and Statistics

UCAS code CG23: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Psychology and Statistics

UCAS code GLH1: Master of Arts (Honours) Economics and Statistics

UCAS code GV35: Master of Arts (Honours) Philosophy and Statistics

UCAS code CG24: Master of Arts (Honours) Psychology and Statistics

The joint option with Psychology can also be taken as a degree programme with British Psychological Society accreditation.

Demand for mathematically trained graduates vastly outstrips the supply, and hence career prospects are excellent in a variety of fields.

Recruiters seek numerate graduates who are literate, think logically, write and present well, and can work with relevant technology – St Andrews degrees develop all of these skills.

A mathematics degree is recognised as a substantial achievement in a demanding discipline.

Around 30% of St Andrews graduates continue on to postgraduate study, either in mathematics or related disciplines such as computer science, finance, or physics.

The majority of the remaining graduates gain employment in areas such as:

technology firms or computer consultancies

financial services organisations (for example, Goldman Sachs, KPMG, and PwC)

industry

insurance companies

merchant banks

the civil service

teaching

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students to build their employability skills.

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