Mathematics and statistics provide powerful tools for understanding the natural world and human endeavours, ranging from health care to logistics to economics. This coursework masters degree, which includes a major research project, will take your expertise in mathematics and statistics to an advanced level. Customise the course to suit your interests The course is designed with flexibility in mind. Choose from one of four areas to specialise in: Pure Mathematics Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research Statistics and Stochastic Processes. In addition to compulsory subjects, you’ll be able to select electives from a broad range of advanced subjects both from your chosen specialty and from others. You can even choose to take advanced subjects in physics, computer science or bioinformatics.
The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is a 200-point course, made up of: Discipline subjects (137.5 points), including compulsory subjects and electives A professional skills subject (12.5 points) A research project (50 points, or 25 points with approval and other subjects to compensate). Career outcomes Qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand due to a national shortage.
Consequently, graduates of higher level degrees in these areas often attract head-hunters and above average salaries. Our graduates go on to work as data scientists and analysts, macro economists, quant analysts and data engineers.
