BA Statistics

Bachelor of Arts in Statistics

BA Statistics or Bachelor of Arts in Statistics is an Under-Graduate Statistics course. Statistics includes the study of the science of collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of numerical as well as categorical data. Broadly speaking, a Bachelor of Arts in Statistics degree course is the study of a branch of applied mathematics that uses mathematical principles to conduct research and survey experiments and arrive at the results.

The Bachelor of Arts in Statistics degree course mainly covers the study of some of its specialized fields such as Actuarial Science, Applied Information Economics, Biostatistics, Business Statistics, Data Analysis, Demography, Econometrics, Energy Statistics, Engineering Statistics, Psychological Statistics, Social Statistics, etc. The duration of the Bachelor of Arts course in Statistics is three years.

BA Statistics Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized Board.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.

BA Statistics Syllabus

Syllabus of Statistics course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA Statistics Colleges

• CU Shah Arts College, Ahmedabad
• B.L.D.E.A. Arts and Commerce College for Women, Bijapur
• Punjabi University, Patiala
• IIS University - International College for Girls - ICG, Jaipur

BA Statistics Course Suitability

• Applicants who are good at Statistics and Mathematics are the most suitable for this course.
• Second, those who want to become teachers or lecturers in educational institutes along with their self-run schools and colleges are a good match for this degree course.
• Candidates should also be flexible, curious, and disciplined minds and have a good background in computers as statisticians use computers a lot.

How is the BA Statistics Course Beneficial?

• The Bachelor of Arts in Statistics degree serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as a MA or a Ph.D., degree in Statistics, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of a lecturer in any university/college.
• The Bachelor of Arts in Statistics degree holders have tremendous job opportunities as when there is data involved, statisticians are needed, and well-formulated and organized data is required by almost every organization.
• The Bachelor of Arts in Statistics degree holders are eligible to appear for the Indian Statistical Services, Indian Economic Services as well as Indian Civil Services exams.

BA Statistics Employment Areas

• Agricultural Research Institutes
• Banks
• Consulting Firms
• Commerce Centres
• Demographic Studies
• Data Survey Agencies
• Economics
• Educational Institutes
• Finance / Insurance Companies
• Indian Civil Services / Indian Economic Services / Indian Statistical Services
• Statistical Research Centres / Statistical and Economic Bureaus
• The Planning Commission

BA Statistics Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Biometrician
• Biostatistician
• Data Analyst / Data Interpreter
• Enumerator
• Econometrician
• Lecturer
• Research Scholar / Research Analyst
• Statistician

Advanced Courses in BA Statistics

• MA Statistics
• Ph.D. (Statistics)