Why is this course for me?
Do you have a curious mindset and a thirst for knowledge about the world around you? This course is for you! Statistics is the science of transforming data into knowledge and understanding, and provides a principled approach to making data-informed decisions. As we live through a data revolution, with every sector of the economy, science, and society routinely producing vast amounts of data, the demand for data analytic skills is higher than ever. From finance to healthcare, tech to sports, expertise in statistics is essential for shaping the future of these industries.
At UCD, Statistics goes beyond simply teaching students how to use data analytics methods and algorithms. We also focus on providing a comprehensive understanding of the underlying mathematical principles behind statistical analyses. By combining methods, theory, programming, and data from real-world applications, our graduates are equipped not just to use existing data analytics tools, but to develop new ones as well. This is a highly sought-after mastery, given the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the data science field. With this degree you will be part of the statisticians and data scientists of the future who will shape how data are employed in society, sciences, and economy.
International Study Opportunities
Students may apply to study abroad for a trimester in third year in partner institutions internationally.
Career & Graduate Study Opportunities
With a degree in statistics, you will acquire the necessary skills to unlock insights from complex data, and steer crucial decisions across a diverse range of sectors. As a statistician, you will be highly valued across a broad spectrum of fields, such as healthcare, business, bioscience, finance, climate science, economics, sports analytics, education, and government. A degree in Statistics also opens doors to graduate studies in both taught and research programmes.
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September 2025
UCD College of Science
Room E1.09/E2.09,
UCD O'Brien Centre for Science - East,
BELFIELD,
Dublin,
Republic of Ireland
Students must have completed their secondary level/high school studies or have never studied at university before are eligible to apply bachelor’s degree at UCD. Requirements vary from country to country.
There are minimum entry requirements that all applicants, applying based on school leaving results, must meet.
IELTS - An average score of 6.5 over all components and a minimum of 6.0 in each band on the Academic Version;
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): A minimum score of 90 is required in the Internet based TOEFL (iBT) with no less than 21 in writing and at least 19 in every other section;
English language examinations administered by the University of Cambridge: 176+ on Cambridge English scale (with no less than 169 in each skill and use of English), Acceptable Examinations:
Proficiency Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2).
Advanced Certificate, Grade C (i.e. CEFR Level C1 or C2)
First Certificate, Grade A (i.e. CEFR Level C1)
Pearson English Language Text: Minimum of 63 and at least 59 for each item in the Communicative Skills section.
Duolingo English Test (DET) - The minimum requirement will be a DET score of 120 is required with at least 110 in each subscore.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UCD is the most international and diverse university in Ireland, and is the destination of choice for over 10,400 international students.
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