StatisticsSubject regulations

Statistics is the science of collecting and interpreting data subject to uncertainty. We live in a world where variability is everywhere. To make informed decisions we must understand the nature of variability, and make use of meaningful information. Without data we have to resort to hunches or guesses, neither of which can be relied on. Statistics tells us how to deal with variability, and how to collect and use data so that we can make good decisions.

Statistics is available as a minor.

To complete a minor in Statistics, students must complete 60 points of DATAX coded papers, including at least 30 points above 100 level.

Note:

There will be no new enrolments in the Statistics major and subject which has now changed name to Data Analytics. Students enrolled in 2018 or previously in the Statistics major, or previously in the Statistics subject for the PGCert(Stats), PGDip(Stats), BSc(Hons), MSc, MSc(Res) should consult the Division of STEM for programme advice. Please refer to the Data Analytics subject for further information.

Note on Assessment:

To be eligible to pass these papers students should normally achieve a minimum grade of D in the internal assessment and the final examination, and an overall grade of C-.

Other qualifications

Prescriptions for:

A Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are available to graduates who have not included Statistics at an advanced level in their first degree.
For further details, contact the Division of STEM Office.
The paper DATAX520 is normally available only for the BCMS(Hons) degree.
To complete a PGCert(Stats), students must complete 60 points at 500 level consisting of 60 points from papers listed for Statistics.
To complete a PGDip(Stats), students must complete 120 points at 500 level including at least 90 points from papers listed for Statistics.
Enrolment in papers towards the BSc(Hons) is only by invitation of the Head of School. To complete a BSc(Hons) in Statistics, students must complete 120 points at 500 level, including at least 60 points from the papers listed for Statistics, of which at least 30 points must be in research (normally DATAX591).
To complete an MSc in Statistics, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MSc regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level including DATAX592 and at least 60 points from papers listed for Statistics.
To complete an MSc (Research) in Statistics, students admitted under section 2(a) of the MSc (Research) regulations must complete 180 points at 500 level consisting of DATAX594 and 60 points from papers listed for Statistics.
Candidates for these graduate qualifications should select their papers in consultation with the Graduate Advisor in Statistics of the Department of Mathematics.
[1] The PGCert(Stats), PGDip(Stats), MSc and MSc(Res) will not be offered from 1 July 2023.
The Master of Philosophy is a one year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.
The Doctor of Philosophy is a three year research-based degree in which students undertake a programme of approved and supervised research that leads to a thesis which critically investigates an approved topic of substance and significance, demonstrates expertise in the methods of research and scholarship, displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area concerned, and is of publishable quality.

Statistics papers

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
CSMAX101The World of Data This paper introduces students to analysing datasets. Students will learn how to generate appropriate results and be able to critically evaluate...	15	25A (Hamilton)
DATAX111Statistics for Science An introductory paper in statistics that uses Microsoft Excel. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Tauranga)
DATAX121Introduction to Statistical Methods An introductory paper in statistics that uses R. Topics include the collection and presentation of data, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals...	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25A (Secondary School - Unistart) & 25G (Online) & 25X (Hainan University, Haikou China)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DATAX201Practical Data Science This paper gives students practical experience for the entire data science process. It covers the data collection process, data cleaning and...	15	25B (Hamilton) & 25B (Online) & 25B (Tauranga)
DATAX221Statistical Data Analysis This paper introduces students to the R programming language. Analysis of variance, multiple regression, non parametric methods and time series are...	15	25A (Hamilton)
DATAX222Principles of Probability and Statistics This paper introduces the theoretical background that underpins modern probability and statistics. Topics include conditional probability, random...	15	25B (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DATAX321Advanced Data Analysis This paper uses R for data analysis and modelling. The topics covered are general linear models, generalised linear models, and statistical learning...	15	25B (Hamilton)
DATAX322Probability and Stochastic Processes This paper introduces students to probability theory and stochastic processes. It covers formally the theoretical foundations of probability, random...	15	25A (Hamilton)
DATAX390Directed Study A directed study on an approved topic in Data Analytics.	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton)
DATAX391Undergraduate Research Project Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision.	30	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton)
DATAX397Work-Integrated Learning Directed Study Students carry out an independent work-related project on an approved topic under staff supervision.	15	25A (Hamilton) & 25B (Hamilton) & 25C (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DATAX520Dissertation A directed investigation and report on an approved project or study topic.	45	25X (Hamilton)
DATAX525Topics in Statistics This paper will discuss advanced topics in statistics. The exact topics covered could change subject to the preference and research expertise of the...	30	25A (Hamilton)
DATAX590Directed Study Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.	30	25B (Hamilton)
DATAX591Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	30	25X (Hamilton)
DATAX592Dissertation A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.	60	25X (Hamilton)
DATAX593Statistics Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	90	25X (Hamilton)
DATAX594Statistics Thesis An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DATAX800Statistics MPhil Thesis	120	25X (Hamilton)

Code and paper title	Points	Occurrence/Location The study locations.
DATAX900Statistics PhD Thesis	120	25I (Hamilton) & 25J (Hamilton) & 25K (Hamilton) & 25X (Hamilton)

2025 Catalogue of Papers information current as of 3 Apr 2025 01:00am

StatisticsSubject regulations

Other qualifications

GradCert(Stats) and GradDip(Stats)

PGCert(Stats), PGDip(Stats), BSc(Hons), MSc and MSc(Res)[1]

MPhil

PhD

Statistics papers