MASTER IN :
APPLIED STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY
MSc in Applied Statistics and Demography
A specialized degree for those who want to understand not just "how many" people there are, but why populations change and how to predict those shifts using rigorous mathematical models — the sweet spot where data science meets sociology and economics.
Programme overview
A Master's in Applied Statistics & Demography is a specialized degree designed for those who want to understand not just "how many" people there are, but why populations change and how to predict those shifts using rigorous mathematical models. Think of it as the sweet spot where data science meets sociology and economics.
Programme structure
Minimum of 15 compulsory courses (90 credits), a maximum of one elective course (6 credits), the presentation of a business plan (6 credits), an organisational internship (12 credits) and a dissertation (18 credits).
What you will build
Model population change
Rigorous mathematical models to predict demographic shifts.
Master demographic analysis
Techniques of demographic analysis and population estimation.
Apply biostatistics
Biostatistics I and II for health and population data.
Read population policy
Population policies, sociology and development together.
Work with actuarial science
And business demography for the private sector.
Run computer-based research
Research methodology and computer applications, quantitative methods.
Career opportunities
Bridging data science, sociology and economics, graduates are equipped for demographic analysis, statistical and actuarial roles across research institutes, government, health and business.
Understand why populations change — and predict what comes next
A two-year, 132-credit master's where data science meets sociology and economics, closing with a supervised internship and dissertation.