Master’s Thesis in Statistics


The course mainly includes writing an individual and independent thesis within some statistical area. The choice of area is based on the student's interest and/or on the suggestion of the supervisor. The course provides advanced knowledge about planning, implementation and reporting of one's own work, in terms of processing both theoretical and practical problems as well as knowledge in scientific and investigative activities. The course also provides advanced knowledge on how to critically review a statistical work, what scientific literature is available in the field and how to search for references, how to organize and write a scientific report and how to orally present your results.

The course is given at day time, full time.

The course forms a part of the Master's Program in Statistics, but it can also be studied as a freestanding course.

Course description spring 2026 pdf, 279.5 kB.

Course coordinator spring 2026

Andriy Andreev


Teaching Format

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and individual supervision. Students who have begun their degree project are entitled to a total of 20 hours of supervision. In special circumstances, students who wish to change supervisors may contact the Director of Studies, who will administer the change within the limits of resources.


Assessment

Examination will be in the form of oral and written presentation.

Examiner

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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