> Hello,
>
> I would appreciate some help. I studied for a M.Sc. (Hons) degree in New
> Zealand and am now trying to find work as a statistician in the UK. When I
> get to job interviews there seems to be a lot of confusion about the
> structure of my degree. I know what is a typical degree structure in New
> Zealand but don't know what is typical in the UK. I was wondering if any
> one who has recently graduated with a statistics degree from a UK
> university or who works at a UK university could help me out.
>
> In New Zealand, most people spend 3 years studying courses for a B.Sc.
> majoring in Statistics. If they wish they may then continue to spend
> another year studying 4 or 5 courses at 4th year level. This is referred
> to as their Honours year, and if they pass they may graduate with B.Sc.
> (Hons). (A small project of research could be undertaken to replace a
> paper or two.) If a person still wants to carry on studying they may
> proceed to do a Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Statistics. The Masters degree consists
> of one year attending courses, and then about 1-2 years spent working on
> their thesis (a large project of research).
>
> (Obviously it's a bit more complicated than that but I'm trying to be
> brief.)
>
> In my case, I did a B.Sc. and then studied for B.Sc. (Hons) and then went
> on to study for a M.Sc. Because I had already spent a year attending
> courses during my honours year, I did not have to spend another year
> studying courses for my Masters degree. Basically my B.Sc. (Hons)
> disappeared into my Masters and I graduated with a B.Sc. and a M.Sc.
> (Hons). Can any one tell me what that would equate to in the UK, or give
> me an outline of the typical path to a M.Sc. in the UK?
>
> Could you please reply to me at [log in to unmask] and not to the list.
>
> Thanks in advance for your help,
> Kirsten.
>
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