Statistics is the science of learning from data. The study of statistics is crucial to understanding the world around us, and science and industry rely on it to turn data into meaningful information. With the growth in big data, the worldwide demand for statisticians continues to grow. With highly transferable skills, providing you with the agility to transition across industries, applied statistics is your ticket to the future.

In this specialisation, you’ll learn how to apply statistical principles, concepts, techniques and technology to solve practical and theoretical problems, and interpret the results. You’ll develop an understanding of the multidisciplinary role of statistics, and you’ll learn how to communicate information, reasoning and conclusions to a wide range of audiences.

Key Features

• Our applied approach to statistics means you’ll solve real-world problems throughout your studies – which puts you in the best possible position for future employment.
• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake mathematics, statistics or coding in your first year to give you the modern foundational skills relevant to future workforce needs. 
• You’ll learn how to apply for scientific jobs and prepare for interviews; and you’ll develop presentation, project management and other critical skills that will help you to secure your dream career. 
• In your final year, you’ll undertake a work-integrated learning activity with a partner organisation to help prepare you for real workplace scenarios.
• Your learning will be enhanced by our location in Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, which is brimming with collaborative, internship and employment opportunities.
• Macquarie is ranked number one in Sydney for teaching quality and overall graduate satisfaction in science and mathematics (QILT, 2017).

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