MSCMT Master of Science (Mathematics)

Overview

Mathematics provides a language to understand, model and describe the world around us. Studying mathematics allows you to learn and apply this language to solve both theoretical and real-world problems, while also encountering many profound and beautiful concepts.

With an emphasis on applied mathematics, this degree covers all the major areas of mathematics, including calculus, linear algebra, analysis and statistics, culminating in a major project. The course builds upon previous knowledge to provide an advanced perspective on mathematics and statistics, including the ability to critically appraise the formulation of modern mathematics. Because of their modelling and critical thinking skills and their deep knowledge of quantitative reasoning, mathematics graduates are highly sought in a wide range of occupations across many industries, including financial, education, business, health, engineering and social sciences.

High achieving students can undertake a major research thesis which will allow them to gain entry to study a PhD.

Course offerings

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Program of study overview

Program of study notes

Program of study
72 Units

Year 136 Units

Core36 Units

First half18 Units

Second Half18 Units

Year 236 Units

Stream36 Units

Select one of the following Streams:

Stream - Coursework36 Units

Core36 Units

First Half18 Units

Second Half18 Units

Stream - Coursework with Research Component36 Units

Core18 Units

Option18 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics or statistics or a closely related discipline from an approved tertiary institution. Applicants with a degree that contains substantial mathematics or statistics (up to 1st year level) are also eligible to apply.

However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.

This course is not available to students who hold an Honours degree in the same discipline.

Assumed knowledge

English Language requirements

Aims

This course specialisation aims to provide students with:

A strengthened knowledge in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of applied mathematics
A strong understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
Well developed written and oral communication skills
An ability to critically analyse and evaluate mathematical and statistical information and solve problems
An awareness of social, economic, cultural and environmental aspects of this discipline
The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
An ability to undertake research in mathematics
An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
Preparation for future professional roles as a mathematical scientist

The course specialisation provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing students for a career as a professional in many fields and high achieving students for admission to a research higher degree.

Student progression rules

Unless approved by the course coordinator, students must have achieved a GPA of at least 5 in 36 units of topics to be able to undertake the Coursework with Research Component option in Year 2.

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