At-a-glance 

Name: Master of Applied Statistics

Abbreviation: MAppStat

Duration: 3 trimesters

Duration details: 3 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part time

Schedule: Lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and practicum

Study at: On-campus (Kelburn, Wellington)

Complete: 180 points (approximately 10 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Start: Trimester 1 or 2

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: Requires

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject area
• Acceptance by the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study

Important information

• If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements you should contact the programme director to discuss your options.
• The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 180 points

Complete courses worth 120 points in Part 1:

• Either STAT 487 or STOR 487
• Further approved courses worth 105 points from:
  • OPRE 451-482
  • STAT 431-489
  • STOP 440-482

Complete three courses in Part 2:

• STAT 480
• STAT 501
• STAT 581

Important information

• You will require permission from the head of school to start Part 2.
• If you complete only the Part 1 courses you may be awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Statistics.