BSc (Hons) Statistics
University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Key Information
Campus location
Ningbo, China
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
CNY 110,000 / per year *
Application deadline
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* international students; 110,000 RMB/year - Mainland Chinese, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students; 100,000 RMB/year
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Introduction
Key information
- Degree: Statistics (2+2) BSc (Hons)
- Types of study: Full-time
- Duration: Three or four years depending on entry qualifications
For the 2+2 programmes, you will spend the last two years on our UK campus. For the 4+0 programmes, you will spend your entire degree programme in Ningbo China with ‘study abroad opportunities.
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Curriculum
Course overview
This course offers a broad mathematical education with an emphasis on using statistical and computational ideas in a number of practical applications, while at the same time enabling the study of statistics across a range of disciplines without having to specialise.
You will acquire a basic knowledge of mathematical methods, applied mathematics, probability and statistics, together with modelling skills applicable to the physical and biological sciences, business, economics and finance. Successful completion of the programme will help you to appreciate how important statistical modelling is, and how it provides a theoretical foundation for certain application areas. It will also prepare students for employment opportunities in business, economics, finance, education and government sectors.
Special features
This course is designed to help you develop sound statistical skills for further study and promising careers.
Course structure
Preliminary year
In Preliminary year, you will follow a foundation programme that is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge for undergraduate study in English.
Foundation Science A (10 Credits)
- CELEN048 Undergraduate Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts (20 Credits)
- CELEN069 Oral Communication Skills A (10 Credits)
- CELEN082 Oral Communication Skills B (10 Credits)
- Advanced Foundation Maths 1
- Advanced Foundation Maths 2
- CELEN052 UG English in Specific Academic Contexts B (Engineering; Comp Sci; Env'mental Sci & Architecture) (20 Credits)
- Mathematical Software
Qualifying year
You will learn core mathematical topics, such as computation, calculus, analysis, probability and statistics, which are fundamental to your later statistical studies. In addition, a variety of optional modules in Economics, Business, Computer Science and Engineering will be offered.
Year two compulsory modules (UK year one)
- Probability (10 Credits)
- Linear Mathematics (20 Credits)
- Calculus
- Statistics
- Analytical and Computational Foundations (20 Credits)
- Applied Mathematics
Year 3
This year of the course is undertaken at The University of Nottingham, UK. The mathematical tools you will need are developed for statistics to a more advanced level, enabling you to model problems from real-life applications. You will also receive a solid education in Statistics, enabling you to use mathematical techniques and way of thinking to innovate.
Year three compulsory modules (Part 1-UK year two)
- Mathematical Analysis
- Professional Skills for Mathematicians
- Probability Models and Methods (20 Credits)
- Vector Calculus (10 Credits)
- Introduction to Scientific Computation (20 Credits)
- Modelling with Differential Equations (20 Credits)
- Differential Equations and Fourier Analysis (10 Credits)
- Introduction to Mathematical Physics
Year 4
This year of the course is undertaken at The University of Nottingham, UK. In this year, you will have the chance to study a range of advanced topics in statistics and its applications, as well as subjects from finance, economics and/or engineering.
Year four compulsory modules (Part 2-UK year three)
- Statistical Inference
- Optimization
- Time Series Analysis
- Coding and Cryptography
- Mathematical Finance (20 Credits)
- Multivariate Analysis
- Stochastic Models (20 Credits)
- Data Analysis and Modelling
- Applied Statistical Modelling
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Career Opportunities
Careers and further study
Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.
Throughout your time with us, our Career Development Office can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.
Have a look at our careers page for an overview of all the employability support and opportunities that we provide to current students.
We inspire most of our students to apply for jobs in world-leading companies such as investment firms, banks, and consultancy companies, especially in emerging markets.
We also provide students with opportunities to continue their education in various interdisciplinary courses by offering a wide variety of optional modules.
Our curriculum is designed to help students develop sound Statistics skills for further study and promising careers. We inspire them to target jobs in world-leading companies such as investment firms, banks, and consultancy companies, especially in emerging markets. We also provide students with opportunities to continue their education in various interdisciplinary courses by offering a wide variety of optional modules.