Advance your Bachelor's degree with postgraduate study and professional training in statistical techniques. Statisticians are in demand. The huge variety and quantity of data generated today means more people are needed who can analyse it and make sense of it. Victoria's Master of Applied Statistics (MAppStat) is designed to train you in a range of advanced statistical methods and give practical experience in the variety of work professional statisticians are involved in. Develop your research, analytical, and client communication and consultancy expertise. You'll gain a toolbox of skills so you can solve real-life problems. Graduate prepared for a career with many different types of workplace including government agencies, science institutions and businesses. Practical experience Your programme will be made up of both coursework at the University and practical training in the field. The MAppStat has a professional focus and you'll complete a consultancy project and work experience practicum. This will give you a unique experience among applied statistics programmes internationally. Work alongside other students in a consulting role with real clients such as clinicians or academics. You'll learn how to talk to clients about technical issues in a language they'll understand, and you'll make an oral presentation and write a report. During your practicum you'll gain valuable professional work experience with a host organisation such as the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Statistics New Zealand and NIWA, or data science companies like Dot Loves Data or Harmonic Analytics. You'll be matched to an environment that suits your goals. Advance your expertise with PhD study The MAppStat prepares you for both a professional career and for PhD study. Because you'll complete study in research projects during your Master's year, you'll be prepared to go on to do a PhD thesis. A PhD is the highest academic qualification offered by the School of Mathematics and Statistics. You’ll carry out original and sustained research under supervision from world-class academics. Programme requirements For this programme you’ll need to: Complete 180 points Include courses worth 120 points in Part 1: Either Project (STAT 487) or Project 1 (STOR 487) Further approved courses worth 105 points from: Probability (MATH 477) OPRE 451-482 STAT 431-489 STOR 440-482 Include three courses in Part 2: Research Methods (STAT 480) Statistical Consulting (STAT 501) Statistical Practicum (STAT 581)