Statistics is the study of the collection, organisation, analysis and interpretation of data. Applied statistics uses mathematical concepts and methods to develop, design and analyse scientific experiments, sample surveys, medical clinical trials, environmental studies, and industrial and business big data systems. It uses mathematical models of variation to enable analysis and forecasting in many industries. It is the basis for successful decision-making and problem solving in government, business, science, engineering, agriculture and industry. This degree Applied Statistics uses mathematical concepts and methods to develop scientific experiments, sample surveys, medical clinical trials and environmental studies. It uses mathematical models of variation to enable analysis and forecasting in many industries. The degree is flexible, so you can take up to one third of your subjects from other disciplines to expand your career options. Other opportunities include scholarships from corporate partners, summer scholarships and undergraduate research projects with academic staff, access to programs of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and inter-university courses via our Access Grid Room. What you will study A major in Applied Statistics equips you with the essential skills and knowledge of a professional statistician: logic, problem solving, mathematical and statistical modelling, experimental design and the ability to organise, analyse and interpret large amounts of data. You will study subjects including: estimation and hypothesis testing, applied probability and financial risk, linear and generalised models, statistical inference and sample surveys and experimental design. You will gain strong computing and communication skills, and learn problem-solving, critical thinking and analytical skills that are in demand across government and private sectors. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mathematics will be able to: Demonstrate a coherent core understanding of the fundamentals of both the mathematical and statistical disciplines. Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more of the discipline areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and/or statistics. Investigate and solve problems using mathematical and/or statistical methods including software tools to solve practical and abstract problems and then interpret results critically. Appropriately interpret and present information to different audiences, using various delivery modes, communicated in mathematical and/or statistical form giving reasoning and conclusions. Apply professional, social and ethical approaches in learning to extend existing knowledge and work effectively and responsibly as an individual or in a team context. Career opportunities Accountant Analyst Banking Associate Business Forecaster Financial Analyst Investment Analyst Mathematic Modeller Mathematics Teacher Meteorologists Quantitative Trader Risk Manager Statistician Stockbroker Transport Analyst Transport Modeller.