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Statistics

Choose a major in Statistics

Chart a new path

Statistics allow us to represent numbers and data. They provide a foundation for decision-making, identifying problems, developing opinions, making recommendations, marking progress and reporting on outcomes. They are valuable across many industries—from government to sports to health. With a major in Statistics, you’ll be skilled in the use of mathematics, data science, biostatistics, probability and stochastic processes to analyse and solve complex statistical problems.

Why study Statistics?

  • Statistics are used to understand and present information
  • Help to identify and solve problems in a range of contexts
  • Statistics are important in any industry—whether they’re used to determine how many beds a hospital needs or set the odds for an AFL grand final
  • Discover patterns, correlations, anomalies, cycles, shocks and clusters

What you will study

  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Data science
  • Biostatistics
  • Probability
  • Stochastic processes

Add Statistics to your degree

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Arts and Science

Bachelor of Design and Technology Innovation

How many topics will you study?

A major in Statistics consists of:

  • 18 units of Year 1 topics
  • 18 units of Year 2 topics
  • 18 units of Year 3 topics.

Your career

Statistics graduates work in environmental modelling, education, finance, government, market research, gaming, sports and science.

Potential occupations include:

  • statistician
  • biostatistician
  • data analyst or scientist
  • machine learning developer
  • econometrician.

Potential employers include:

  • government bodies
  • commercial businesses
  • not-for-profits
  • international organisations.

Course enquiries

For all course enquiries phone or email us or complete the course enquiry form. 

1300 354 633

askflinders@flinders.edu.au

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