Statistics, Bachelor

Statistics enables a deeper understanding of our world by analyzing data and modeling uncertainty. As data collection accelerates, far exceeding our capacity to interpret it, the demand for statisticians is surging. Hal Varian, Google's Chief Economist, has stated that statisticians will be the most desirable professionals in the next decade amid the challenges of complex data sets. Estimates show 2.5 exabytes of data generated daily, with the total volume doubling every 18 months and 90% of all data created in the last two years.Moreover, statistics is vital across disciplines, aiding in addressing global issues such as climate change, terrorism, health, medicine, and economic conditions. Key employers include Google, Facebook, governments, financial institutions, medical and pharmaceutical sectors, universities, and beyond. Completing a BStat at ANU prepares you to confront these challenges through data analysis and probabilistic modeling.