The Master in Applied Statistics trains academic statisticians to play key roles in companies and research organizations. Students focus on collecting, processing, and analyzing data using statistical methods to provide useful information to end users. The course builds skills in statistics, academic research, statistical software programming, academic writing, and reporting.
The program lasts three years part-time and comprises 120 ECTS credits. Year one covers general statistics, research skills, and data analysis techniques, including teamwork on project assignments. Year two emphasizes data processing, computational and programming skills, and advanced multivariate analysis. Year three introduces higher-level multivariate analyses such as multilevel models and repeated measures designs, culminating in a research thesis as a final assessment.
The course is conducted in Dutch and English, with classes scheduled from 17:30 to 21:00. It prepares graduates for research roles bridging core statistics and empirical applications in social, economic, behavioral, biostatistical, and medical sciences. Graduates may continue with PhD studies or engage in teaching bachelor-level methods and statistics, although the program does not provide didactic training for teaching careers.
Modules
- Algemene Statistiek- en Onderzoekvaardigheden
- Data-analyse Technieken
- Professionele vaardigheden in teamverband
- Dataverwerking
- Computational skills en programmeervaardigheden
- Verdiepende multivariate analysetechnieken
- Zelfstandig onderzoeksproject
- Samenwerking op grootschalige onderzoeken
- Multilevel analyses
- Repeated measures designs
- Onderzoeksthesis
