ST499
Dissertation
This information is for the 2016/17 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Fiona Steele COL.7.08 and Dr Yining Chen COL.2.04
Availability
This course is compulsory on the MSc in Statistics (Financial Statistics) (Research) and MSc in Statistics (Research). This course is not available as an outside option.
Course content
Independent project work on a subject chosen by the student.
Assessment
Dissertation (100%) in August.
(50 page limit).
Student performance results
(2012/13 - 2014/15 combined)
| Classification | % of students |
|---|---|
| Distinction | 22.6 |
| Merit | 25.8 |
| Pass | 35.5 |
| Fail | 16.1 |
Key facts
Department: Statistics
Total students 2015/16: 10
Average class size 2015/16: Unavailable
Controlled access 2015/16: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Application of information skills
- Communication
- Application of numeracy skills
- Specialist skills
