Key information
Duration
- Full-time
36 months - Part-time
72 months
Flexible
Home students
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026
Apply anytime. - Starting January 2027
Apply anytime. - Starting April 2027
Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Statistics
Overview
Within this Statistics programme PhD programme from Newcastle University you'll be supported by experts in your field, who'll act as your supervision team. Research training and development is also available to our postgraduates in this field.
To help you identify a topic and potential supervisor, take a look at our staff specialisms. You can also read about the PhD projects our postgraduate students have worked on. And a list of suggested statistical projects for postgraduate researchers is also available. Visit the programme website for more information
Key facts:
As a statistics PhD student you'll be supported by team supervision. You'll also go through a research training analysis to identify any skills that you need to develop.
Your attendance is flexible and will be agreed between you and your supervisors. This will depend on your research project requirements.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Bayesian methodology for complex models
- Big data scalability and computation
- Biostatistics and stochastic systems biology
- Spatial and environmental statistics
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in:
- computing science
- mathematics
- physics
- statistics
- another strongly quantitative discipline
We also accept MMaths and MPhys degrees.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents
46,340 AUD / year ≈ 24,500 GBP / year
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,059-1,874 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.