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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Statistics

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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3 yearsDuration
£24,250Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the PhD Statistics at Lancaster University. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. We welcome applications from those seeking to undertake PhD research degrees. The PhD in Statistics is a three-year programme aimed at those who have acquired substantial statistical knowledge and experiences and who are ready to embark an independent research project. The Statistics Group is interested in the development of novel statistical models and methods motivated by applied problems, with particular emphasis on environmental, biomedical and social sciences. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Statistical Inference
Stochastic Modelling and Simulation
Time Series Analysis and Forecasting
Extreme Value Theory and Applications
Functional Data Analysis
Nonparametric Methods and Statistical Learning
Research Methods in Statistics
Clinical Trial Design and Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,250

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£72,750

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

64%Working
9%Studying
16%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
81%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH09-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

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Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Statistics as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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