Undergraduate study
Topics range from statistics for the social sciences and commerce to data analysis, probability, computer programming for statistical purposes and statistical theory.
You can study Statistics as:
- a BA major or minor subject
- elective courses in the BA.
Find out more about these undergraduate programmes.
- If you want to learn how to analyse data or fulfil Psychology prerequisites, take STATS 102, 101 or 108. These lead on to all further Statistics courses.
- If you are interested in the data-based arguments that pervade the media rather than data analysis, consider STATS 150 (Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics).
- If you intend to advance to Stage II data analysis, take STATS 101, 102 or 108.
- If you want to take a statistical theory course at Stage III, take either MATHS 150 in your first year and MATHS 250 in a subsequent semester or, alternatively, MATHS 108 followed by MATHS 208.
- If you are interested in statistical theory, we strongly recommend STATS 125. This course is appropriate if you have a high performance in Level 3 NCEA Statistics and Modelling, or equivalent.
For a single major you must pass at least 135 points, including at least 60 points above Stage II.
For a double major you must pass at least 120 points in each of two majors, including at least 45 points above Stage II in each major.
For a BA minor you must pass at least 90 points, including at least 60 points above Stage I.
University regulations for the Bachelor of Arts.
Requirements for a major or minor in Statistics
You must choose your courses from those listed in the BA schedule for Statistics. You must also meet any specific requirements indicated in the schedule.
2013 BA schedule for Statistics
For help with degree planning
Arts Students' Centre
