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UndergraduateMaster of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: G302
Statistics
University of St AndrewsSt Andrews, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£30,160Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the MA (Hons) Statistics at University of St Andrews. Based in St Andrews, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning. International tuition fees are £30,160 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £36,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Probability Theory and Distributions
Statistical Inference and Hypothesis Testing
Regression Analysis and Linear Models
Multivariate Statistical Methods
Time Series Analysis
Bayesian Statistics
Statistical Computing and Programming
Applied Statistics Project
UCAS Code:G302
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | A*A*A To include A* in Mathematics. Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies. |
| International Baccalaureate | 38 points HL (6,6,6) including HL6 in Mathematics |
| UCAS Points | 159 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,160
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£120,640
Home Student Fee
£1,820
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of St Andrews
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
| 3 years | £28,500 | £36,000 | £45,500 |
| 5 years | £34,500 | £46,500 | £65,500 |
UK subject average: £32,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£32,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£46,500
UK average
£32,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH09-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
68%Working
20%Studying
5%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
90%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
89%Student voice
85%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
96%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of St Andrews
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