Warwick Statistics Department is one of the strongest in the UK for research. We currently have 30 members of academic staff and 11 research staff, most of whom are internationally acknowledged experts in their respective fields of interest. In the latest national Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) the Department of Statistics had a quarter of its research activity assessed at the very highest quality level, level 4*, “Quality that is world-leading in terms of originality, significance and rigour”. The Department is housed in the modern, purpose-built Zeeman Building, shared with Mathematics. Its facilities include superb lecture rooms and student work areas, and well-equipped computer labs.

Research Groups

Statistical Theory and Methods

There is a strong tradition of statistical methodology in Warwick and our research interests in this area are quite diverse, covering many novel topics in statistics with a large potential for exciting applications. Most researchers working in this area will also be involved in substantive applications. Particular areas of interest include Bayesian methods, Likelihood methods, Computational statistics, Time series methods and High-dimensional statistical models.

Probability Theory and Applications

The probability group liaises closely with the comparably strong group of probabilists in Warwick Mathematics, forming a highly active community of about 30 probabilists engaging in annual workshops and six regular research seminar series. Vigorous research activity covers a substantial range of modern probability, ranging over exponential functionals of Brownian motion, random matrix theory, stochastic geometry and networks, random fractals, financial stochastic calculus, interacting systems and image analysis, stochastic control, perfect simulation, and Levy processes.

Applied Statistical Modelling

Most members of the Department are also involved in substantive applications. Research is conducted in the following application areas: Image analysis, environment and neurostatistics, bioinformatics, epidemiology, econometrics, forensic statistics, industrial statistics and risk, medical and social statistics and financial mathematics.

Research Degrees

Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Duration: 3 – 4 years full-time

The Department of Statistics has a very strong research presence and an international reputation in both statistics and probability. An important part of the research environment is the vibrant PhD programme with about 30 students from around the world. CRiSM (see page 159) and PaW are research centres that co-ordinate research in statistics and probability through seminars, workshops and inviting visitors. Students can enrol to do research in probability, statistics, or mathematical finance, leading to a PhD in Statistics. Formal courses in the first year are organised in the context of the Academy for PhD Training in Statistics (APTS).

The Mathematics and Statistics Centre for Doctoral Training has a taught first year, and includes applied mathematics as well as statistics and probability.(See MASDOC)

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Taught Master’s Degree

MSc in Statistics

Duration: 1 year full-time
Places available: 25

The MSc provides a thorough grounding in statistical theory and techniques, as a launching pad for a professional career involving statistics, or as a prelude to a research degree. In addition to the lecture-based course the MSc requires a three-month project. The applications of a postgraduate degree in statistics are diverse. Consequently, graduates go on to enjoy careers in a wide variety of fields including: improving internet search and online advertising, culling gene sequencing information for cancer research, analysing sensor and location data to optimise the handling of food shipments and many more.

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Related Links:

Statistics Department Homepage

Postgraduate Research Study at the Statistics Department

Mathematics Department Homepage

Postgraduate Research Study at the Mathematics Department

Fees and Funding:

Postgraduate Fees

Funding information for MSc and PhD applicants in Statistics