M.Phil. (Statistics)

Master of Philosophy in Statistics

M.Phil. Statistics or Master of Philosophy in Statistics is a postgraduate Statistics course. Statistics is a branch of mathematics that deals with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data. Statisticians collect, verify and interpret data and use the same to solve problems in a wide variety of fields. The services of a statistician are required in every field right from government offices to international sporting events. The M.Phil. involves a combination of course work and research training and is designed to extend the competence of candidates in their chosen discipline. The course offers a wide range of subjects and will provide the quantitative skills and expertise required to carry out various types of econometric and statistical analyses. Students acquire the skills necessary to undertake applied and or theoretical projects and the ability to communicate the results of their work to wider audiences. The normal period of candidature is 18 months full-time equivalent (or 72 credit points). The minimum and maximum period of candidature is 12 and 24 months full-time equivalent respectively. Masters candidates may be able to upgrade to doctoral candidature after 12 months, provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain preconditions are met.

M.Phil. Statistics Eligibility

• Students should have passed a Master's Degree in the respective subject with a minimum of Second Class securing at least 55% of the aggregate marks or in an examination recognised as equivalent thereto for all the subjects.

M.Phil. Statistics Syllabus

Syllabus of Statistics as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil. Statistics Colleges

• Maharshi Dayanand University - MDU, Rohtak
• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• University of Delhi - DU, Delhi
• Vikram University, Ujjain

M.Phil. Statistics Course Suitability

• Candidates those who can understand, scrutinise and re-assess common perceptions of the social world are the most suitable candidate for it. 
• Second, who have the capacity of relating sociological knowledge to social, public and civic policy; understanding ethical implications within sociology and assessing the merits of competing theories; organising your work and meeting deadlines are also suitable for. 
• Third, who possess good knowledge and understanding of research methods, analysis and statistical techniques; developing opinions and new ideas on societal issues and working collaboratively with others also can go for.

How is M.Phil. Statistics Course Beneficial?

• The course is beneficial as applicants find jobs in local and central government, industry, commerce, the NHS, education authorities, further and higher education, and charitable, counselling and voluntary organisations. 
• They have also opportunities in the civil service and graduate management training schemes. Sociology graduates work with a varied and diverse client group. 
• Teaching is an important and evergreen area with them; there they can become teacher, lecturer at school and college level respectively.

M.Phil. Statistics Employment Areas

• Banking Sector
• Financing Offices
• Stock Exchanges
• Educational Institutes
• Government Offices
• Financial Departments (industry)

M.Phil. Statistics Job Types

• Content Developer
• Labour Counsellor
• Article Writer
• Trainee Associate
• Sociologist
• Teaching Trainee Associate
• Asst. Professor & Lecturer

Advance Course in M.Phil. Statistics

• Ph.D. (Statistics)