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.

In demand globally

Qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand due to a national shortage. High-level skills in this field are sought after in business, government and research organisations.

Develop your research skills

You’ll leave the course with a major research project to feature in your CV. The research project will put your skills to the test, working with one of our expert research staff on genuine mathematical or statistical problems.

If a career in research is your goal, the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is the ideal preparation for PhD studies in the field.

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.

Employers in this field include:

• Consulting firms including PWC, KPMG and EY
• Financial services companies such as ANZ, NAB and IAG
• IT companies such as IBM and Telstra
• Medical research institutes such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.