Diploma in Statistics
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Diploma
- Code
- D44
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 120 credit points
Description
This diploma is particularly valuable if you are studying in this area for career development purposes, and wish to obtain a qualification in statistics.
Planning your studies
The Diploma in Statistics is made up of Level 2 and Level 3 courses taken from our undergraduate programme. There are no entry requirements but you must be suitably prepared for study at that level. The normal preparation would be one of the Level 1 courses Discovering mathematics (MU123) or Using mathematics (MST121). Our Maths Choices website can give you useful information on where to start your studies.
We recommend you start your studies for this diploma with Analysing data (M248). The course Practical modern statistics (M249) should be studied after M248, but it is not a prerequisite for the Level 3 courses in the diploma and could be taken either before or after them. Note that Applications of probability (M343) assumes a level of mathematical knowledge beyond that normally provided by MU123 or MST121. You can find out more information about studying statistics from the Stats Choices website.
You can register your intention to study for the diploma when you reserve your place on individual courses, or you can ask us at any time to link courses that you have already studied towards the diploma. This gives you the flexibility to delay your decision or to change your mind as your studies progress. There is no time limit for obtaining the required credit points for this qualification. You must include at least 40 points from OU courses that have not been counted in an OU diploma or other first degree you have been awarded.
Courses
For this diploma you require:
120 points from the following compulsory courses:
| Level 2 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Feb 2011 |
|
30 | Feb 2011 |
| Level 3 compulsory courses | Points | Next start |
|---|---|---|
|
30 | Feb 2011 |
|
30 | Feb 2011 |
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, at Level 2 the discontinued courses M246, BM240, at Level 3 the discontinued course M345
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
For this qualification, we do not allow you to count credit for study you have already done elsewhere.
On completion
On successful completion of the required courses you will be awarded a Diploma in Statistics and will be entitled to use the letters Dip Stat (Open) after your name.
Regulations
As a student of The Open University, you should be aware of the content of the Award Regulations and the Student Regulations.
Award Regulations
Student Regulations
The Student Regulations (including the Code of Practice for Student Assessment and the Code of Practice for Student Discipline) are available on our Policy Documents for Students website.
How to register
To register for this qualification, read the description and check you meet any specific requirements (for example, some of our qualifications, require you to be working in a particular environment, or be sponsored by your employer). Then select the course you wish to study first and ensure it is suitable for you before following the registration procedure for that course.
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An undergraduate qualification in Mathematics and Statistics.
Study explained
- Credit points
- - show how much study is required to complete a course or qualification. One credit point represents roughly 10 hours of study.
- Level
- - indicates how difficult a course is. Undergraduate study starts at Level 1.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
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