A postgraduate diploma is the stepping stone to a research-based degree such as a master’s. What is it like? Massey University’s Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Statistics) gives you the opportunity to join the pathway to in-depth research at a masters level. The programme consists of 90 credits of taught programmes and 30 credits of research. The programme gives you the opportunity to show your analytical thinking and high-level research capability. If you complete the programme at a satisfactory level you may be able to proceed to the Master of Science (Statistics). If so, credits you have gained through this qualification may be credited to the masters programme.

It’s a great time to be a statistician! ‘Big Data’ has opened up a huge range of career opportunities for those who are talented in working with figures. Statistics skills can be applied in almost any industry. Some key industries include: Business: economics, engineering, marketing, computer science, data mining, business analytics Physical sciences: astronomy, chemistry, physics Health and medicine: genetics, clinical trials, epidemiology, pharmacology Government: census, law, national defence Environment: agriculture, ecology, forestry, animal populations The extra quantitative skills that you get from the statistics qualification can set you apart from other graduates when applying for jobs.