Course Information
BA (Hons) (NFQ Level 8) or BSc (Hons) NFQ Level 8)
Full time - Undergraduate Studies
CAO Code: DN520 BA Joint Honours
CAO Points Range 2020: 310
Length of Course: 3 Years
Average Intake: 420
CAO Code: DN700 BSc Social Sciences
CAO Points Range 2020: 418
Length of Course: 4 Years
Average Intake: 500
DN520 – O6/H7 in English, Irish, a third language and three other recognised subjects
DN700 – O6/H7 in English, Irish, Mathematics and three other recognised subjects
Why is this course for me?
If you are interested in studying Statistics with an Arts and Humanities or Social Science subject, then this degree could be for you.
Wherever data are collected, statistical and data analysis skills are required. Statisticians develop mathematical models for uncertainty and apply them to real data. Statistical models allow us to learn about the underlying processes which give rise to the data. The power of modern computing continues to have a major impact on both the development and applicability of statistical methods in almost every area of social science, science and business.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
More and more employers are seeking to hire statisticians, as they play a key role in virtually all areas of society and science, including:
- Industries such as finance, government, economic analysis, marketing, education, health, medicine, environmental science
- Societal research which contributes to understanding economic and social change, informing public policymaking
- Development of new drugs in the pharmaceutical industry
Graduates may also pursue further study, including the MA in Statistics, HDip in Mathematical Science (qualifier for the MSc in Mathematical Science) and GradDip in Actuarial Science.
What Will I Study
In first year, you will gain a broad overview of the basic principles of statistical modelling and reasoning, while second and third years enhance this knowledge with a mixture of theoretical and applied modules to give you a well-rounded learning experience in statistics. Notably, you will learn how to use current statistical software packages, giving insight into how statistical methods are used in practice. Statistics as part of a BA can be combined with one of nine subjects, including English and Art History.
BA Joint Honours:
Statistics as part of a BA can be combined wit one of twelve Arts and Humanities subjects including English, Music, Irish and History.
First Year
- Statistical Modelling
- Practical Statistics
- Calculus
- Plus one other subject
- Elective module
Second Year
- Probability Theory
- Inferential Statistics
- Predictive Analytics
- Bayesian Statistics
- Plus one other subject
- Elective modules
Third Year
- Time Series Analysis
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Monte Carlo Inference
- Advanced Predictive Analytics
- Multivariate Analysis
- Plus one other subject
- Elective modules
BSc Social Sciences Joint Honours
Statistics as part of a BSc can be combined with one of seven subjects, including Economics and Sociology.
First Year
- Linear Algebra
- Statistical Modelling
- Calculus
- Plus one other Subject
- Electives
Second Year
- Probability Theory
- Predictive Analytics
- Inferential Statistics
- Bayesian Statistics
- Elective Modules
Third & Fourth Year
- Time Series Analysis
- Bayesian Analysis
- Data Programming
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Monte Carlo Inference
- Advanced Predictive Analytics
- Multivariate Analysis
- Actuarial Statistics
- Research Portfolio
- Internship Opportunity
- Study Abroad Opportunity
- Plus one other subject
- Electives modules.
Assessment will be through a combination of end-of-trimester written examinations, projects and continuous assessment.
How Will I Study
| Study Statistics (BSc Social Sciences) |
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as a Joint Major with one of the following:
| Study Statistics (BA Arts) |
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as a Joint Major with one of the subjects below:
International Study Opportunities
Students may apply to study abroad at international partner universities in Year 3 of the Social Sciences programme.
Testimonial
“Mathematics was always my favourite subject growing up in school. I felt the small parts of statistics that were covered in school gave examples of where problem solving could potentially be used in real world problems. This led me to study Mathematics and Statistics in UCD as my undergraduate degree. During my classes in Statistics, I learnt not only different statistical techniques but also how to compute them through different statistical computer programs such as R. The degree programme helped me develop a greater appreciation for the different parts of statistics which led me to also enrol into the MSc in Statistics in UCD after I completed my undergraduate degree.”
Cathal Ryan, Graduate