Career prospects

Graduates of the Master鈥檚 in Methodology and Statistics are equipped with a unique skillset: a strong foundation in statistical theory, the ability to critically evaluate and develop methods, and hands-on experience with real-world data. This combination opens doors to a wide range of career paths, both within academia and beyond.

Academic careers

The vast majority of our graduates continue their careers as PhD students, either in one of the departments that coordinate this Master鈥檚 or in other related departments in the Netherlands or abroad. The strong methodological focus of the programme makes you a highly competitive candidate for doctoral positions worldwide, not only in methodology and statistics but also in applied fields such as psychology, economics, public health, and biomedical sciences.

All the knowledge I acquired in this programme makes me feel confident to perform on a high level in a PhD position.

Professional careers

Alumni from our programme have also pursued professional careers that require advanced analytical, computational, and methodological expertise. They work as data scientists, methodologists, university lecturers, or consultants across sectors such as health care, finance, government and technology. Typical employers include (the national statistical office), policy institutes such as , research organisations, international agencies, and companies that rely on robust data-driven decision-making.

I鈥檝e gained knowledge in different fields of statistics, which I feel is a great benefit for prospective careers.

What does your job involve?

Examples of potential career paths include:
 

PhD student

You will conduct four years of research at a university in the Netherlands or abroad, writing scientific publications and working as a teacher for Bachelor鈥檚 and Master鈥檚 students. After you obtain your degree, you can apply for a research post.

Statistical consultant

As a statistical consultant, you will work in companies like CITO,  and . You will advise on design research and offer expertise in analysing data.

Researcher at Statistics Netherlands

You will perform research in various areas of society and create reports used to control or policy support. You will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analysing research.

Career development

To help you prepare for your career and familiarise yourself with the labour market, the programme, the faculty and Utrecht 木瓜福利影视 offer several services and activities.