Bachelor in Statistics (through Arts & Humanities/Social Sciences)

Tuition fees are 20,000 USD per year, and applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jul 15, 2027.

The Bachelor in Statistics is a three-year program for students interested in combining statistical analysis with Arts and Humanities or Social Sciences. It's delivered on campus at University College Dublin and provides a hands-on learning experience. Ideal candidates enjoy mathematics and want to apply their skills to real-world problems.

The curriculum covers statistical methods, programming, and practical applications. Students learn foundational concepts in statistical modeling and reasoning, then progress to advanced topics like predictive models and machine learning. This prepares them for the evolving job market.

Graduates can become Data Analysts, Statisticians, Market Research Analysts, or Policy Advisors. They can work in government, finance, and education, where data-driven decision-making is crucial. The skills gained are transferable, allowing for diverse career pathways in analytics and research.

University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest and most globally engaged university, founded in 1854 and situated on a spacious campus south of Dublin. Renowned for its research-intensive culture, UCD hosts more than 35,000 students from over 150 countries and offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across arts, sciences, business, engineering, medicine and more. Its scale and international outlook make it an appealing destination for students seeking a research-led education in an energetic European capital region.

UCD’s academic strengths span traditional disciplines and cutting-edge fields, with robust research funding and industry partnerships that support innovation and practical learning. Students benefit from state-of-the-art laboratories, comprehensive libraries, student support services and a wide network of international exchanges. The university also emphasizes employability through career services, internships and active alumni engagement that help graduates transition into global careers.

Campus life at UCD balances academic intensity with extracurricular engagement, including sports, cultural societies and community involvement. Accommodation, transport and welfare services are geared to support international students arriving to Dublin. Prospective applicants should review program-specific entry requirements and available scholarships, consider English language criteria, and use the university’s international office resources to plan applications and arrival logistics.