Unisa College of Graduate Studies - Online
Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics

Online

DEGREE TYPE

PhD

DURATION

6 up to

7 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Feb 2027

STUDY FORMAT

Distance Learning

Key Summary

About : The Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics program offers students the chance to engage deeply with statistical theory and practice. It typically emphasizes advanced methodologies and applications, encouraging original research that contributes to the field of statistics. This comprehensive program prepares graduates for academic and professional success.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue various career paths, including roles as statisticians, data analysts, or research consultants in academic settings, government agencies, healthcare, and private industry. Opportunities exist in data science, market research, and policy analysis, where advanced statistical skills are highly valued.

Time limits for this degree

All master's and doctoral qualifications are structured over a defined period. Refer to sections 4.12 and 4.13 in the Procedures for master’s and doctoral degrees.

A student registered for a research doctoral programme must complete the study programme within six years. A student may make application to the Registrar for one additional year of study who will only consider the application if it is recommended by the Executive Dean of the College in which the student is registered.

Doctoral degree

A doctoral degree will require you to undertake research at the most advanced academic levels culminating in the submission, assessment and acceptance of a thesis. Coursework may be required as preparation or value addition to the research, but does not contribute to the credit value of the qualification. The defining characteristic of this qualification is that you will be required to demonstrate high-level research capability and make a significant and original academic contribution at the frontiers of the discipline or field. This work must be of a quality to satisfy peer review and merit publication.