The Department of Statistics and Applied Probability offers an MA in Statistics (In addition to the Ph.D. in Statistics and Applied Probability - described on another page). This degree trains students in the methodology and theory of modern statistical practice by teaching data-science procedures and their applications to statistical problems. In keeping with this objective, students within the Applied Statistics and Data Science specializations are required to become skilled at statistical computing and participate actively in the consulting projects that arise in Data Lab, our Data Science Consulting Laboratory (https://datascience.ucsb.edu/consulting). This degree will prepare students for careers in government, industry, and quantitative research in other scientific disciplines.
Mailing Address
Department of Statistics and Applied Probability
University of California, Santa Barbara
South Hall, Room 5607
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-3110
(USA)
Website
http://www.pstat.ucsb.edu/
Email
gradinfo@pstat.ucsb.edu
Department Phone Number
(805) 893-2129
Degrees Offered
MA
Deadlines
Fall 2025:
- February 15, 2025 (by 11:59PM PST): Final Deadline
Winter 2025:
- October 18, 2024 (by 11:59PM PST): Final Deadline
Spring 2025:
- January 10, 2025 (by 11:59PM PST): Final Deadline
Requirements
- Online application: https://www.graddiv.ucsb.edu/eapp
- Statement of Purpose, Personal History and Diversity Statement, and Resume or CV (submitted in the online application)
- Three Letters of Recommendation (submitted online)
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended (submitted online)
- English Language Exam Scores (if applicable): TOEFL Internet-Based Test (IBT) total score of 80, or TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT) total score of 550, or IELTS Overall Band score of 7, or Duolingo English Test total score of 120, or higher
- Final/Official transcripts will be required for all applicants who are admitted and have indicated their intent to enroll at UC Santa Barbara by submitting a Statement of Intent to Register (SIR). UC Santa Barbara reserves the right to require official transcripts at any time during the admissions process, and rescind any offer of ADMISSION made if discrepancies between uploaded and official transcript(s) are found.
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Applied Statistics; Mathematical Statistics