Undergraduate
Statistics
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Address
Student Central
The University of Western Australia (M355), 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Western Australia 6009
Telephone
131 UWA (131 892)
International
(+61 8) 6488 1000
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Careers and further study
This course opens up a world of future study pathways and career opportunities.
Career Pathways
The skills acquired in Statistics are highly transferable, allowing graduates to explore opportunities in various industries that require data analysis, modelling, and decision-making based on statistical reasoning. Some of the industries where statisticians are in demand include healthcare, finance and banking, government and public policy, market research, environmental science, and insurance.
Further Study
Further your professional development and learning with one of the following courses:
- Honours
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Philosophy
Fees and scholarships
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
International Student Fees
Onshore international students are charged an annual course fee, charged per credit point at a rate dependent on the course in which the student is enrolled. Annual course fees are calculated based on an annual study load. Check the handbook to confirm the annual study load for your course.
Find out more about international student tuition fees and visit the fee calculator for the relevant course fees.
Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Cost of living
Admission requirements
The University of Western Australia welcomes applications from international and domestic school-leavers. If you’re interested in studying this major, find out the admission details below.
Minimum entry requirements
- 3.6
- 75.5
- 254
- 324
- 14.5
- 280
- 61
- 1130
- 56
- 75
Admission requirements
Mathematics requirement
This major requires a certain level of Mathematics. If you do not meet this level, you may be able to take additional Mathematics units in your first year to satisfy this requirement.
WACE prerequisite: Mathematics Specialist ATAR and Mathematics Methods ATAR
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
Minimum overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0.
How to apply
Apply through TISC
- Log in to the TISC website
If you’re a Year 12 student studying a WACE course at a WA high school or a pathway program, you are already automatically registered with TISC. - Select your preferences
You can choose up to six preferences when you apply through TISC. You should list your preferences in order from your most desired course onwards; this way you’ll have plenty of options to get into UWA. - Lodging your application
You’re almost there! After answering a few questions, you’ll need to make a declaration about your application. - Application processing fee
Your TISC application is lodged once you’ve completed the payment. For more information on fees and payments, visit the TISC website.
Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available in 2024
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- 15 hours per unit which includes contact hours, personal study and exams
- Undergraduate
- MJD-STATS
- 3
Course Structure
Our undergraduate degrees offer you a broad range of options allowing you to combine subjects in a way that matches your career goals and personal interests.
Popular combinations
Why study this course
- The Centre for Applied Statistics has an active research and consulting service that provides advice and consultation both across campus and to external research institutes such as The Perth Children’s Hospital, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and the Mindaroo Foundation
- UWA statistical staff are central to numerous Australia Research Council Industrial Transformation Programs, with external partners from the energy and engineering industries (e.g. Shell, Woodside, Rio Tinto, Alcoa), certification and insurance industries (Lloyds Register Foundation, Bureau Veritas), and Australian government research institutes (Bureau of Meteorology, Department of Environment), among others
- Our graduates are successful in finding employment, with most of them securing jobs before they complete their studies
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This major is offered as a degree-specific, or first, major for these degrees. It is also offered as a second major in our other bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Philosophy
You'll learn to
- Comprehensive understanding of statistical theory, methods, and applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Expertise in data analysis, experimental design, probability, and inferential statistics
- Practical experience with statistical software and real-world data sets
- Understanding of ethical considerations in statistical analysis