One Year Master Thesis in Statistics

Education facts

Code: 2ST021

During the course the student will individually perform a statistical work presented in a scientific paper. The work may consist of statistical data analysis, evaluation of statistical methods or review and summary of literature on some statistical area. The subject dealt with may be linked to ongoing research at the university, be a deepening of the work of a consulting nature or treat one's own area of interest. The thesis can be an extension of the Bachelor thesis or totally independent. The thesis is presented and defended orally at an open seminar. The course also includes examination, evaluation and discussion of other students' theses. The course consists of tutorials and seminars, where some of the seminars are mandatory. Supervision is provided only for the time when the course is in progress. Note that the course is an on-campus course, which means that the student is expected to attend the seminars and meet with the supervisor at Umeå university campus. It is not possible to take the course online.

Entry requirements

Univ: 15 ECTS advanced level in statistics or equivalent. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English 6/level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• One Year Master Thesis in Statistics

  Umeå University

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %