UFS Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science

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UFS Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science

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The Department of Mathematical Statistics and Actuarial Science celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2016, making it one of the oldest statistics departments in South Africa. It is situated on the Bloemfontein Campus.

Careers

Our graduates find employment in financial institutions, clinical research organisations, and other institutions that work intensely with numerical data. They usually take up high level behind-the-scenes positions such as actuary, analyst, data scientist, researcher, statistical programmer, or any other role in a company where a deep understanding of modelling and uncertainty is required.

Undergraduate Programmes
  • Mathematical Statistics, with majors in Climate Science, Econometrics, or Psychometrics (requires AP32, mathematics 60%, language 60%)
  • Actuarial Science – subject to selection (requires AP34, mathematics 70%, language 60% as a minimum for application)
  • Applied Statistics, with majors in Economics or Psychology (requires AP32, mathematics 60%, language 60%)
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Postgraduate Programmes
  • Actuarial Science (requires 4 ASSA exemptions or passes)
  • Applied Statistics (requires 65% average in second and third year main statistics modules and full first year mathematics at highest level)
  • Mathematical Statistics (requires 60% average in third year mathematical statistics)
  • Risk Analysis (requires 65% average in second and third year main statistics modules and full first year mathematics (highest level); or passes in all third year mathematical statistics modules)
Study with us

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The Faculty Rule Book 2021-2022 and the Faculty Booklet provide detailed information on our programmes.
The deadline for local applications for study in 2021 is 30 September 2021-2022 for all our programmes. Note that Actuarial Science is a selection course so early application is recommended. For the full list of deadlines see the undergraduate prospectus or postgraduate prospectus as appropriate.

Questions?

See our FAQ page which has the answers to the most common queries.

Consultation

The department may be approached with regard to statistical consultation on an ad hoc basis, with priority given to UFS personnel and students.

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Contact Details

Programme Director (Academic Enquiries)
Dr Michael von Maltitz
E: vmaltitzmj@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2609

General Enquiries
Elize Mathee
E: matheeme@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 2299

Head of Department
Frans Koning
E: koningf@ufs.ac.za
T: +27 51 401 3417