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London, All England
Become part of LSE! Join the Department of Statistics, home to internationally respected experts in statistics and data science.
Embark on the Financial Statistics stream of the MSc Statistics programme, meticulously designed for those with aspirations in the finance industry or as a preparatory stepping stone for pursuing a PhD in statistics with a focus on finance.
You'll benefit from:
1. Finance-focused statistical expertise: attain high-level statistical training uniquely tailored for applications in the finance sector. Develop skills to meticulously analyse and critically interpret financial data, construct statistical models for real-world scenarios, and effectively utilise statistical software packages.
2. Comprehensive curriculum: the mandatory courses solidify your grasp of foundational concepts in probability and statistics while introducing advanced topics. Customise your learning journey by selecting from a range of options, including statistics with financial or social science applications, data science, or approved courses from other departments.
3. Recognised accreditation: graduates who complete a specific combination of modules are conferred with Graduate Statistician (GradStat) status by the Royal Statistical Society, enhancing your professional credentials.
Graduate destinations
The programme offers outstanding prospects for both employment and further academic pursuit. Additionally, it holds conditional accreditation from the Royal Statistical Society. This signifies that while accreditation is granted, the designation of 'Graduate Statistician' will be conferred only upon the completion of a specific combination of modules.
Find out about the support available to students through LSE Careers and LSE Alumni.
Scholarships and other funding
LSE recognises that the cost of living in London may be higher than in your hometown or country. We make available million of pounds annually in financial aid for our students with both Home and Overseas fee status through a wide variety of scholarships, such as the Graduate Support Scheme, Master’s Awards and Anniversary Scholarships. Around one quarter of our graduate students receive financial support from the School.
At master’s level, the value of support given by LSE ranges in value from 10 per cent of the tuition fee to a full fees and maintenance award.
LSE has been named University of the Year and ranked 1st in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. LSE is ranked 3rd in Europe and 6th in the world for Social Sciences and Management in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.
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