UCC College Calendar

2020/2021

Higher Diploma in Statistics

NFQ Level 8, Major Award

Note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the programme and module content as described in the University's Calendar and Book of Modules for the 2020-21 academic year are accurate. However, due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, no guarantee is given that programme/module content, delivery and assessment may not be altered, cancelled, replaced, augmented or otherwise amended. Any changes will ensure the same competencies and Learning Outcomes are met. Programme and/or Module Coordinators will communicate any such changes to students.

General

The Higher Diploma in Statistics may be taken full-time over 9 months or part-time for 18 months over two academic years from the date of first registration for the programme. The coursework primarily consists of modules from the undergraduate honours programme in Statistics. No student may choose a module they have previously studied in another programme.

Programme Requirements

Students take 60 credits as follows:

Full-Time
ST2053 Introduction to Regression Analysis (5 credits)
ST2054 Probability and Mathematical Statistics (10 credits)
ST3054 Survival Analysis (5 credits)
ST3055 Generalised Linear Models (5 credits)
ST3061 Statistical Theory of Estimation (5 credits)
ST3062 Statistical Theory of Hypothesis Testing (5 credits)
ST3300 Data Analysis I (5 credits)
ST4050 Statistical Consulting (10 credits)
ST4064 Time Series (5 credits)
ST4090 Current Topics in Statistics I (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module Descriptions may be found here.

Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Part-Time
Year 1
ST2053 Introduction to Regression Analysis (5 credits)
ST2054 Probability and Mathematical Statistics (10 credits)
ST3055 Generalised Linear Models (5 credits)
ST3300 Data Analysis I (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.
Examinations
Full details and regulations governing Examinations for each programme will be contained in the Marks and Standards 2020/2021 Book and for each module in the Book of Modules, 2020/2021.

Year 2
ST3054 Survival Analysis (5 credits)
ST3061 Statistical Theory of Estimation (5 credits)
ST3062 Statistical Theory of Hypothesis Testing (5 credits)
ST4050 Statistical Consulting (10 credits)
ST4064 Time Series (5 credits)
ST4090 Current Topics in Statistics I (5 credits)

Module Semester Information may be found here. Module descriptions may be found here.

Note: In any given academic year, at the discretion of the Head of the Department of Statistics, any of the modules ST3061, ST3062, ST3054, ST3055, ST4064, ST3300, ST4050 , ST4090 may be replaced by any of the following modules: ST3053, ST3074, ST4068, ST4401, ST4402, ST5901. Also, subject to the approval of the School, the specific distribution of courses in the programme may be altered to fit the needs of students who have achieved (e.g. as occasional students) a sufficient standard in some of the course elements.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Programme Learning Outcomes for Higher Diploma in Statistics (NFQ Level 8, Major Award)
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

Describe and apply probability theory and commonly used probability models;
Describe and apply the fundamental theories of statistical inference;
Formulate statistical models to address research hypotheses;
Apply statistical software to implement statistical models and methodologies;
Assess the assumptions underlying statistical models and methodologies;
Interpret the results of statistical analysis to address research hypotheses and inform decision-making;
Prepare reports and presentations of statistical analyses.

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