STAT0005 Probability and Inference

Module description

This module aims to continue the study of probability and statistics beyond the basic concepts, to provide further study of probability theory, in particular as it relates to multivariate random variables, and to introduce formal concepts and methods in statistical estimation.

Further details are available in the STAT0005 UCL Module Catalogue entry.

Prerequisite knowledge

STAT0005 is primarily intended for undergraduates within the Department of Statistical Science (including the MASS programmes) and also BSc / MSci Natural Sciences students following the Mathematics and Statistics stream. For these students, the academic prerequisites for this module are met through compulsory study earlier in their programme.

For outside students, the following module is considered a sufficient alternative prerequisite: MATH0057

Registration process

This module has now reached full capacity for 2025/26 and no further registrations can be accommodated.

STAT0005 is specified as a formal option within the MEng Mathematical Computation programme and for third and fourth year undergraduates from the Department of Mathematics. Students from these programmes who have taken the alternative prerequisite module listed above should simply register for STAT0005 on Portico and await a decision. Students from these programmes who have not taken the listed module must additionally consult a member of staff in the Department of Statistical Science.

• Consultation request form

STAT0005 is NOT offered as an elective.

This webpage part of a guide to modules offered by the Department of Statistical Science that are available to students registered in other UCL departments and should be read in conjunction with the general information on the front page of the guide.