• Level 1 Statistics modules to view information about these modules.
• Level 2 Statistics modules to view information about these modules.
• Level 3 Statistics modules to view information about these modules.
• Lecturers to view information about likely lecturers for each module.
• Royal Statistics Society to view information about the Royal Statistics Society and GradStat award.
• Statistics Prize to view information about the final-year Statistics prize.
• Mathematics JHS Web-pages to view information about the Mathematics Joint Honours web-pages.
• Personal tutee information to view information for my personal tutees.
• Feedback: to ask questions or make comments.

Level 1 Statistics modules
Four compulsory level 1 modules are taken.
MATH1715 Introduction to Probability 10 credits, semester 1, RGA.
MATH1815 Modelling in Statistics and Probability 10 credits, semester 1, CAG.
MATH1725 Introduction to Statistics 10 credits, semester 2, AJB.
MATH1825 Statistics through Applications 10 credits, semester 2, CF.

The initials against each module above indicate the provisional lecturer assigned to teach the module. Click here to see a list of the lecturers' names.

MATH1825 is assessed by 100% continuous assessment. The other three modules are assessed using 20% continuous assessment (typically based on practicals and homeworks) and 80% for a two hour examination at the end of the relevant semester.

Passes in MATH1715 and MATH1725 are ESSENTIAL to continue with Statistics at level 2.

All students are assigned to a Statistics tutor for each module. You will see your module tutor every two weeks for an hour.

Using calculators in the exam: Make sure you have a suitable calculator for the examination. Note that the School of Mathematics does NOT allow graphical or programmable calculators to be used. Click here to see the policy on calculators.

R computer package: The Statistics practicals use the R Statistics package. This is FREE software downloadable from the internet. Click here to find out how to download R. You should use the "Download and Install R" link and not the "Source Code for all Platforms" link. You will generally only need the "base" package. You then only need to download the .exe file Setup Program, currently about 33 Mb. The current version (at 27/9/2010) is 2.11.1.

Level 2 Statistics modules
Students take 40 credits made up as described below.

Two compulsory level 2 modules must be taken.
MATH2715 Statistical Methods 10 credits, semester 1, RGA.
MATH2735 Statistical Modelling 10 credits, semester 1, AG.

At least ONE of the following Statistics modules must be taken. (Normally two are taken.)
MATH2740 Environmental Statistics 10 credits, semester 2, CAG.
MATH2750 Introduction to Markov Processes 10 credits, semester 2, AYV.
MATH2770 Medical Statistics 10 credits, semester 2, WRG.

At most ONE of the following Mathematics modules may be taken.
MATH1225 Introduction to Geometry 10 credits, semester 1, MMM.
MATH2090 Real and Complex Analysis 10 credits, semester 2, MMM.
MATH2210 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 10 credits, semester 2, MMM.
MATH2391 Nonlinear Differential Equations 10 credits, semester 2, MMM.
MATH2431 Fourier Series, PDE's and Transforms 10 credits, semester 2, MMM.

Normally all 40 credits are taken from the list of Statistics modules.

The initials against each module above indicate the provisional lecturer assigned to teach the module. Click here to see a list of the lecturers' names.

All the Statistics modules are assessed at the end of the appropriate semester. Assessment is typically based on 20% course-work and 80% a two-hour examination.

A pass in MATH2715 is ESSENTIAL to continue with Statistics at level 3.
MATH2715 is a pre-requisite for MOST level 3 Statistics modules and MATH2735 is a pre-requisite for other level 3 Statistics modules.

No tutorials are arranged for level 2 modules. You will be expected to attend regular examples classes (workshops).

Using calculators in the exam: Make sure you have a suitable calculator for the examination. Note that the School of Mathematics does NOT allow graphical or programmable calculators to be used. Click here to see the policy on calculators.

R computer package: The Statistics practicals use the R Statistics package. This is FREE software downloadable from the internet. Click here to find out how to download R. You should use the "Download and Install R" link and not the "Source Code for all Platforms" link. You will generally only need the "base" package. You then only need to download the .exe file Setup Program, currently about 33 Mb. The current version (at 27/9/2010) is 2.11.1.

Level 3 Statistics modules
Students take between 40 and 80 credits in Statistics from the list below.

MATH3714 Linear Regression and Robustness 15 credits, semester 1, CAG.
MATH3723 Statistical Theory 15 credits, semester 2, RGA.
MATH3733 Stochastic Financial Modelling 15 credits, semester 1, AYV.
MATH3752 Statistic Project I 15 credits, semester 1, ZZ1.
MATH3753 Statistics Project II 15 credits, semester 2, ZZ2.
MATH3772 Multivariate Analysis 10 credits, semester 1, SB.
MATH3802 Time Series 10 credits, semester 2, JV.
MATH3830 Statistical Shape Analysis 10 credits, semester 2, JTK.
MATH3880 Introduction to Statistics and DNA 10 credits, semester 1, AG.

The initials against each module above indicate the provisional lecturer assigned to teach the module. Click here to see a list of the lecturers' names.

All of the Statistics modules are assessed at the end of the appropriate semester. Assessment is typically based on 20% course-work and 80% an examination.
The 10 credit modules have a two-hour examination while the 15 credit modules have a three-hour examination.
The projects are assessed on the basis of the completed report and a short oral examination.

No tutorials are arranged for level 3 modules. The lecturers will provide help through a regular examples class. A supervisor is appointed for each student undertaking a project who will meet with his student(s) regularly.

Level 2 modules in your final year: JHS rules allow ONE level 2 module to be taken in your final year. Note that a level 2 module has the same weight as a level 3 module for the purpose of calculating a final degree classification. Thus, within Statistics you can choose, if desired, one 10 credit module from those offered at level 2 (but not MATH1200 or MATH1022).
Exceptionally TWO level 2 modules can be chosen by students taking level 3 Statistics AND level 3 Mathematics. If taking 80 credits in one of these subjects, then BOTH level 2 modules can be in your major subject.
Note that under University rules you must pass at least 100 credits at level 3 to gain an honours degree.
The table below summarises how you can choose your level 2 modules from Mathematics and Statistics. Note that you do NOT have to take any level 2 modules in your final year − this is indicated by the 0+0 cases below.

Using calculators in the exam: Make sure you have a suitable calculator for the examination. Note that the School of Mathematics does NOT allow graphical or programmable calculators to be used. Click here to see the policy on calculators.

R computer package: The Statistics practicals use the R Statistics package. This is FREE software downloadable from the internet. Click here to find out how to download R. You should use the "Download and Install R" link and not the "Source Code for all Platforms". You will generally only need the "base" package. You then only need to download the .exe file Setup Program, currently about 33 Mb. The current version (at 27/9/10) is 2.11.1.

Level 3 Statistics Project:
It is NOT compulsory to do a project.
A Statistics Project can only be taken by students taking 60 credits or more of Statistics at level 3.
A Statistics project can NOT be taken if a Mathematics project is also done.
Both MATH3752 and MATH3753 CANNOT be taken.
The project can NOT be taken if the module EDUC3060 is also taken.
If you want to undertake a project in semester 1 (MATH3752), then you MUST inform Prof. Alexander Veretennikov, email veretenn @ maths.leeds.ac.uk while if you want to undertake a project in semester 2 (MATH3753), then you MUST inform Prof. John T. Kent, email john @ maths.leeds.ac.uk.

Lecturers
The initials against each module above indicate the provisional lecturer assigned to teach the module during 2009-2010.

Royal Statistics Society

• Graduate Statistician (GradStat)
  The Royal Statistical Society allows suitably qualifying individuals to apply for the award of Graduate Statistician (GradStat) status. The requirement is a "good Honours Degree (class I or II) in a subject containing a substantial coverage of statistical theory, methods and practice". The Royal Statistical Society will require to know what modules have been taken.
  The requirement is that at least 60 credits at level 3 has to be taken in Statistics during the final year. Thus this "additional" qualification would NOT be available to a Joint Honours student taking Statistics as a MINOR subject in the final year. There is NO requirement to have taken Mathematics modules!
  Graduates achieving at least Second Class Honours will be granted the Society's professional status of Graduate Statistician (GradStat) on application (and payment of a fee). After five years experience this can be converted into the professional status of Chartered Statistician (CStat).
  Further information and application forms are available from the Royal Statistical Society.
• Student Membership of Royal Statistics Society
  Students can join the Royal Statistical Society as full members (Fellows) and receive a discount on the usual full subscription. However, you can join as a student member at a greatly reduced rate, currently £ 9 per year. Membership of the Society is free to final year students on accredited courses, of which the course at Leeds is one!
  Further information and application forms are available from the Royal Statistical Society.

Statistics prize
The Department of Statistics award "The Royal Statistical Society Prize" to the final-year student whose work in statistics modules is judged to be of greatest merit. All students, single-honours or joint-honours, are eligible for the award.

Mathematics JHS Web-pages
To access the web-page for Mathematics Joint Honours click here.

Personal tutee information

• JHS Contact information
  Joint Honours in Science FAX number is 0113-3432689.
  Telephone number for general enquiries is 0113-3432691.
  Click here to access the Joint Honours (Science) web page.
• References
  My personal tutees can use me as an academic reference but please let me know you are doing so.
  The contact address is Centre for Joint Honours (Science), University of Leeds, Level 11 Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building, Leeds, LS2 9JT.
  It would also be useful to spell my name correctly... Try Baczkowski!
• Change of programme of study
  To change your programme of study (eg, from Maths and Stats to Maths and Economics) go and see Mrs. Cheryl Coulson in JHS building.
• Change of module
  To change a module (eg, from MATH2740 to MATH2750) go and see Mrs. Cheryl Coulson in JHS building. The deadline for changing a module is roughly week FOUR in each term.
• Change of name or address
  Go and inform Mrs Jackie Poole in JHS General Office.
• Sick notes
  If you miss lectures and have a sick note, give a copy to Jackie in JHS General Office.
• Year abroad in Europe
  If you want to participate in the European ERASMUS/SOCRATES scheme (an extra year taken in a European University), then inform Dr. Clive Souter in Joint Honours. You should inform him as soon as possible, and certainly before the start of your second year. The deadline is to ensure that your Local Education Authority will pay your course fees for the additional year.
  The Mathematics Co-ordinator for the ERASMUS/SOCRATES scheme is Prof. J. Truss, room 8-20b. Information about the Mathematics and Statistics links in Europe will be provided by Prof. Truss.
• Year abroad in USA/Canada
  If you want to participate in the American/Canadian scheme (an extra year in a North American University), then inform Dr. Clive Souter in Joint Honours. You should inform him as soon as possible, and certainly before the start of your second year. The deadline is to ensure that your Local Education Authority will pay your course fees for the additional year.
  The Mathematics Co-ordinator for the USA/Canada scheme is Prof. J. Truss, room 8-20b. Information about the Mathematics and Statistics links in USA/Canada will be provided by Prof. Truss.
• Year in Industry
  If you want to participate in the Industrial Year scheme (an extra year in industry taken at the end of year two), then inform Cheryl in JHS. You should inform her as soon as possible, and certainly before the start of your second year. The deadline is to ensure that your Local Education Authority will pay your course fees for the additional year. If you are paying your own course fees, then the deadline can be later in year two!
  The Industrial Placement Year Co-ordinator in Mathematics is Prof. Mark Kelmanson, room 10-07 in Maths Satellite Block, on level 10 of the E.C.Stoner Building. Information about the Year in Industry will be provided by Prof. Kelmanson.
  You can either select a placement from those arranged by Prof. Kelmanson or arrange one of your own provided that Prof. Kelmanson is happy with your proposal.
• Personal tutor meetings
  Jackie will arrange a meeting with me once each semester. If you are unable to attend, then it is a courtesy to let her know. Make sure you see me each semester. You can also come and see me at any time to discuss things. You can also email me at sta6ajb @ leeds.ac.uk.
• Student progress files
  The University wishes to encourage students to keep a record of their progress − a sort of record of achievement. The idea is that you will keep an on-line version. There is even a section you can bring along to a personal tutor meeting!
  Further information and downloadable copies of the form are available: Click here for further information.
• Choosing electives
  Think carefully what electives you choose. Ideally in your first year you should take modules in THREE subjects such that during your final year you could take a degree in any TWO of the three subjects. Choosing modules such as ACOM modules in your first year does not allow you to do this because there are no level 3 ACOM modules. You are thus assuming that you will be happy proceeding into your final year with just your two main subjects.
  Also remember that the University now has rules about the number of credits you must pass at each level to obtain an honours degree. You need to pass a minimum of 100 credits at each of levels 1, 2, and 3.
• Careers service
  Careers Service like to see students in their second years AFTER Xmas. Go after Xmas, look around, make an appointment to see a careers adviser. Don't wait until the start of your final year before you choose a career. You can end up missing job application deadlines.
  The Careers Service has an excellent web-page which you can access.
  Remember that as a graduate of the University you can use the University Careers Service for life! There is also an email guidance scheme you can use when you are not at the University. Information about the scheme is found here.
• Your CV
  Join some societies while you are here! Don't have a blank CV when you start to apply for jobs. "I go out with my mates" doesn't look good on a CV when you apply for a job.
  The Leeds University Student's Union Clubs and Societies web-page is a great place to look for something to join!
  When you get a job interview, how will you respond to the question: "What do you spend your time doing besides studying?"
  
  "These days a student does need to do lots of "student activities" and these are seen to be more important than degree classification. The degree classification might bar the student from applying in the first place but as long as they fulfil the academic requirements, which many of the applicants do, the only way to differentiate themselves is to pursue lots of other activities and be able to evidence the skills they have gained from them."
  Don't believe me? Then please note that the above paragraph was actually written by Caroline Ramage, a senior careers advisor in the University Careers Service!
• Joint Honours in Science Society
  Can't think of any other society to join? Then how about the Joint Honours in Science Society! You could even become a member of the committee - just think what THAT would do for your CV! Contact the JHS Society via email at jhssoc @ hotmail.com.
• Joint Honours Staff-Student Committee
  If you fancy becoming a student representative on this committee, then email the director of Joint Honours Dr Clive Souter at D.C.Souter @ leeds.ac.uk.
  Improve your CV - influence Joint Honours (Science) policy - get free lunches - get involved!
• What do employers ask referees?
  The Civil Service Fast Track asks referees about the following:
  
  1) Interpersonal sensitivity -- are you sensitive to thoughts and feelings of others, do you listen actively, interpret the behaviour of others accurately, and effective in teams?
  2) Persuasiveness -- do you influence others by listening to their viewpoint and articulating benefits for them? Persuade by argument, not by assertion? Express oral and written arguments coherently and succinctly?
  3) Analysis, Judgment and Decision Making -- are you effective exploring key issues, analysing them sufficiently, exercising sound judgment and making timely decisions based on achieving optimal solutions?
  4) Innovation -- do you generate and/or build on new ideas? Show fluidity of mind, lateral thinking and intelligent curiosity? Bring new approaches to old problems or issues?
  5) Drive -- do you use initiative, set challenging goals and are proactive, energetic and enthusiastic in completing tasks.
  6) Resilience -- do you sustain consistently effective work performance in difficult conditions? Undeterred by setbacks? Self-aware and respond positively to constructive criticism?
  7) Adaptability -- do you adapt quickly and effectively to different situations, people or cultures? Seek learning opportunities?
  How would YOU answer those questions about yourself?
• Summer vacation jobs
  Start looking in Autumn! Some jobs have gone by Xmas! Careers Service may have some sources of information for such posts. Go to the Careers Services web-site and follow the links to "Work Placements".
  Another source of information may be the Careers Services at any local University near where you live. All UK Universities used to have a reciprocal relationship so that you could use Careers Services at any University. You could not have an interview with a Careers Advisor at another University because they would be busy handling their own students, but you could use their facilities to look for local jobs. The funding for this arrangement has now ceased and so some University careers services will not let you use their premises! But it might be worth a try.
• Summer travel bursaries
  If you would like some financial help (up to £ 400) with "enterprising travel" over the summer, then consider applying for a University travel bursary.
• Gap years
  If you plan to take a gap year after completing your degree, try to do something that will help your CV. Make yourself STAND OUT as an INTERESTING PERSON!
  What about an archaeological dig in the Gobi Desert? Have a look at the fieldwork opportunities at the Archaeological Institute of America for information about digs around the world. For digs closer to home look at the Council for British Archaeology or the I Love the Past web-sites.
  Or how about trying for a Winston Churchill Fellowship to travel to "acquire knowledge and experience abroad"? Look at the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust web-site for information about the awards.
  There are dozens of similar scholarship schemes for people available!
• Leeds for Life
  The University has introduced the Leeds for Life website which aims to help you enhance your time at Leeds by improving your personal tutor experience or improving your CV or making more effective your studying.
• Improving your chances of getting a job
  The Careers Services web-site has regularly updated lists of career events which will help you improve your job seeking skills. Just follow the links to "Graduate Jobs and Events". Go and talk to employers; go and join a mock interview course run by different employers; find out how to fill in an online job application. It's all there for you if you only go and look!
• Course registration
  Make sure you have registered in time. Don't incur a financial penalty from the University! First-year students should have registered in the first week.
• Resit examinations
  Information about how to apply for resit exams and the costs is available at University Student Services Centre exam results web-page.
• University Progression Rules
  To progress from year 1 to year 2 you need to pass 100 credits in year 1 AND pass any modules deemed PFP (pass for progress) for your program of study. But also note the rules for receiving your degree below!
• How your degree is classified
  Each module you study in years two and three counts towards your final degree. Departments will mark your module using either a 0-100 scale or a 20-90 scale.
  The following mapping is used for converting marks on the 0-100 scale to the 20-90 scale. Let X denote your mark on the 0-100 scale and M your mark on the 20-90 scale.
  If X ≤ 30, then M=20+round((X-20)/3).
  If 30 < X < 80, then M=X.
  If X ≥ 80, then M=80+trunc(0.5*(M-80)).
  Here round(x) rounds x to the nearest integer, so round(6.33)=6 and round(6.67)=7. Also trunc(x) is the largest integer not exceeding x, so trunc(81.5)=81 and trunc(81.0)=81.
  The marks on the 20-90 scale are then mapped to a 2.00 to 9.00 scale, with 20 mapping to 2.00 and 90 to 9.00. Your average mark M2 for year two and M3 for year three is determined. Note that 15/20 credit modules are weighted 1.5/2.0 times the mark for a 10 credit module. Your final mark is the better of (M2+M3)/2 or (M2+2*M3)/3. The table below shows the degree classification obtained.
  Example 1: M2=6.30 and M3=7.20 gives (M2+M3)/2=6.75 and (M2+2*M3)/3=6.90. Your final degree classification is a I based on average 6.90 as shown in the table below.
  Example 2: M2=6.20 and M3=5.60 gives (M2+M3)/2=5.90 and (M2+2*M3)/3=5.80. Your final degree classification is a II(i) based on average 5.90 as shown in the table below.

  Final mark	Action
  6.85 and above	Receive I
  6.80-6.85	Discretionary band: receive II(i) or I
  5.90-6.80	Receive II(i)
  5.85-5.90	Discretionary band: receive II(ii) or II(i)
  4.95-5.85	Receive II(ii)
  4.90-4.95	Discretionary band: receive III or II(ii)
  4.00-4.90	Receive III
  2.00-4.00	Not eligible for honours

  If you are in a "discretionary band" the examiners will look at your results more closely. There is no guarantee you will receive the higher grade.
  The University used to have a wider (0.10) discretionary band for Joint Honours students to reflect the additional problems associated with being a Joint Honours student compared with being a Single Honours student. This concession was withdrawn in 2006.
  For students who had done a year in industry or a year abroad the University doubled the width of the discretionary band. This discretionary doubling was again withdrawn in 2006 and is now the same as for all other students. Thus the discretionary band at the top of the II(i) range is 6.80 to 6.85.
  The University has recently introduced an additional discretionary criterion to reward "exceptional" improvement over the final year. If your final year average is at least 0.25 above the boundary for a class, while also having an overall classification average below the discretionary band below the class boundary, you should be considered for discretion. It is not an automatic raising, but in theory could permit a student to jump more than one class. Exceptional is taken to mean a mark improving by more than 1.00. For example, a student with a year 2 average M2=4.80 and a final year average M3=6.30 has (M2+M3)/2=5.55 and (M2+2*M3)/3=5.80 suggesting a II(ii) degree but the "exceptional" improvement MIGHT suggest a II(i) is awarded. Note that the University is planning to remove this rule.
  To receive an honours degree the University also has a credit requirement! You need to pass at least 100 credits of level 1 coded modules and pass at least 100 credits of level 2 coded modules. You also need to pass at least 100 credits of level 3 coded modules AND have an overall FINAL-year average of at least 40%.
  If you are taking subjects in the Faculty of Mathematics and Physical Sciences it is possible to graduate with a pass in only 80 credits at level 3 but your overall level 2 and 3 modules must have an average of over 40%.
  The University has also brought out a rule that particularly affects Joint Honours students expecting to graduate. You need to pass at least 80 credits at levels 2 and 3 combined in EACH of your two chosen subjects; also you need to pass at least 40 credits at level 3 in EACH of your two chosen subjects.
  Note that prior to 2010-11, if you were ABSENT from an examination with no good reason, the University counts the absence as a ZERO mark in the averaging process. It is NOT mapped to the range 2.0-9.0 but left as zero. This seriously affects the average mark for that year. For 2010-11, an ABSENT mark is mapped to 2.0 in the averaging process.
• Course transcripts
  When you have graduated you might like a "course transcript" showing the modules you have studied and the grades you have achieved. Indeed, some employers will ask you for a copy! They are obtained from the University online shop. They are free if you get one before graduating and cost £10 thereafter. Additional copies can also be ordered and are free for current students and cost £2 for former students. For further information click here.
• Old module information
  For information about MATH1730, MATH1740, MATH1750 and MATH1830 click here. This is a WORD document.
  For information about MATH2710 click here.
• Postgraduate studies in Statistics
  A full listing of postgraduate courses and research opportunities in statistics is available from COPS: the Committee of Professors of Statistics.. This gives links to information about taught postgraduate courses such as MSc, Diploma, and MPhil. It also gives links to Statistics departments offering research degrees MPhil or PhD. There are also links to postgraduate courses and training in Mathematics, Operations Research and Actuarial training.
  The University Careers Service also provide information about postgraduate courses.
• Other postgraduate courses
  Go and gather information from the University Careers Service. The Brotherton Library also used to store University prospectuses which often have information about postgraduate courses/degrees.

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