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Computationally Intensive Statistical Methods

When you'll study it: Semester 1
CATS points: 7.5
ECTS points: 3.75
Level: Level 7
Module lead: David Woods
Academic year: 2025-26

Module overview

Modern statistics relies on computational methods for most practical applications. This module provides an introduction to computer intensive methods and their application to common modelling and inference problems. The focus is on introducing methodology and algorithms, implemented in the R programming language.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Independent study

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	51
Teaching	24
Total study time	75

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Coursework	100%

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External