STA4007W - Statistical Sciences Honours
160 credits at NQF level 8
Entry Requirements:
The minimum requirements are MAM1000W (MAM1010 and MAM1012), a first year semester module in Computer Science plus one of the following two sets of 3rd year courses: Applied Statistics stream: STA3030F + STA3036S/STA3022F; OR Mathematical Statistics Stream: STA3041F, STA3043S; Applicants fulfilling the minimum requirements above with an average of 65% or more for their 3rd year courses (at first attempt) can be confident of admission into the programme. Students who do not achieve the 65% level will be considered on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration performance in other courses.
Course Outline:
This Honours programme covers theoretical and applied statistics and operations research. It aims to give students a good theoretical basis and statistical computing skills through the teaching of core modules (81 NQF credits). It further exposes students to the practical application of statistics in different areas through the offering of elective modules (39 NQF credits). It provides training in research through supervised project work (40 NQF credits). Elective modules vary from year to year, but typically include Econometrics, Portfolio Theory, Time Series Analysis, Biostatistics, Decision Modelling, Spatial Statistics, Multivariate Analysis and Analytics.