Bachelor of Arts in Statistics is an under graduate course of 3 years duration which deals with the study of various aspects of numerical and categorical data. Aspirants who have completed their 10+2 level can apply for this course. Once they come out successful after completing this course, they have a lot of higher study options available in the field of Statistics and also in its allied fields. Aspirants who have completed higher studies in Statistics have lot of career opportunities in various sectors. Aspirants who hold a higher degree in this field have a great scope ahead.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies in Statistics

The candidate should have completed Bachelor of Arts course from any recognized University. They should score at least 50% marks in the degree level in order to go for higher studies in reputed institutions. Some colleges and Universities also organize entrance exams for the purpose of admitting eligible candidates to these courses. Some Universities and colleges also demand certain other eligibility criteria apart from the academic qualification.

Higher study options in Statistics after B.A

Below is the list of higher study options available after successfully completing Bachelor of Arts in Statistics course.

• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
• Master of Science in Actuarial science (M.Sc. Actuarial science)
• Masters of Science in Mathematics (M.Sc. Mathematics)
• Masters of Science in Statistics (M.Sc. Statistics)
• Master of Business administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Library and Information Science (M.Sc. Library and Information Science)
• Master of Science in Quantitative Economics (M.Sc. Quantitative Economics)
• Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Master of Arts in Statistics (M.A Statistics)
• Master of Commerce in Statistics (M.Com)
• Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Informatics (M.Sc Applied Statistics and Informatics)
• Master of Philosophy in Statistics (M.Phil Statistics)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (PhD Statistics)
• Junior/Senior Research Fellowship
• Post Graduate Diploma in Statistical Methods with Applications
• Specialist Development Program in Statistical Quality Control (SQC)

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in Statistics

Aspirants who have completed their higher studies in Statistics have a lot of employment opportunities in various sectors in our country. They are offered attractive salary packages as well. Some of the common employment opportunities for aspirants who have good academic brilliance in the field of Statistics include the following.

• Banking sector
• Software sector
• Quality control sector
• Trading organizations
• Financial organizations
• Insurance firms

They have a lot of career opportunities abroad as well. Some of the top firms in Statistics sector abroad include the following.

• Euro-stat
• IAOS
• OECD
• PARIS21
• UNESCO

The field of Statistics has a great influence in the society. In the past few years it is seen that there is a tremendous increase in the number of young talents choosing this field as their career.