Bachelor of Statistics  - Overview

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Offered By: ANU College of Business and Economics
Duration: 3 years full-time
Minimum: 144 units
Academic Plan: 3407XBSTAT
CRICOS Code: 061240A
UAC Code: 134200(Bachelor of Statistics)
Areas of Interest: Mathematics and Statistics

The Bachelor of Statistics is a specialist three-year full-time (or part-time equivalent) program comprising 144 units.  An Honours year is also available for suitably qualified students.

Statistics is concerned with the study of quantitative data analysis, including estimation, prediction and hyposthesis testing. It has applications in many fields including the physical, biological and social sciences as well as business, finance, engineering and information technology.  Students who complete the Bachelor of Statistics are eligible for GStat status from the Statistical Society of Australia, Inc.

The degree offers a rigorous program of training in the theory and applications of statistics. The program involves a core in mainstream statistical application and theory, supplemented by studies in specialist streams. Students may choose to specialise in any of a number of areas including Business Statistics, Econometrics, Financial Statistics, Mathematical Statistics and Psychological or Social Research Methods. Some studies from other areas of the University may be included in the program.

Admission Requirements
These are only a guide for admission. Exact entry level will be set at time of offer.

Entry RequirementEntry Level
UAI / ENTER / TER 84
QLD Band 9
International Baccalaureate 30


The UAI will be referred to as ATAR (Australian Tertiary Admission Rank) for admission in 2010. See http://www.uac.edu.au/undergraduate/atar/ for further information.

Queensland Band equivalents are a guide only - selection is made on a UAI equivalent that is not available to students.
The University reserves the right to alter or discontinue its programs as required.

The Entry Requirements above refer ONLY to admission for Australian and Australian Permanent Resident undergraduate applicants. Please view further information on Entry Requirements for International Undergraduate Applicants.