The MSc in Statistics at the University of Warwick offers a comprehensive foundation in statistical theory and applications, and aims to cover topics most relevant to a career as a professional statistician or data scientist. The training will open the way to employment in many sectors, including marketing, insurance, banking and the pharmaceutical industry. It may also provide the pathway to a research degree. The programme is led by the Department of Statistics, which is one of the UK's leading centres for statistics research and teaching.