The Statistics (through Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences) BSc (Hons) at University College Dublin is designed for intellectually curious students eager to transform vast amounts of data into actionable knowledge and understanding. In an era defined by big data, statistical methods are indispensable across numerous sectors, driving principled, data-informed decision-making. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you possess a strong analytical aptitude and wish to apply statistical modelling, probability, and inference to subjects within the arts, humanities, or social sciences, equipping you with highly sought-after data analytics skills.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over four years, engaging with core statistics modules that progress from introductory concepts to advanced predictive models, machine learning, and data programming. Your learning journey will integrate statistical theory with practical application, including statistical modelling, Bayesian statistics, and time series analysis, alongside your chosen arts, humanities, or social science subject. You will have opportunities for a research portfolio, an internship, or even study abroad, culminating in a degree that prepares you for diverse career paths in data science, research, and analysis.