Master of Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics is both a logical and creative pursuit. It drives human progress, with millions of industries around the world depending on mathematical scientists.
Our Master of Mathematical Sciences is an intensive degree designed for students with backgrounds in related study areas.
What will you do?
- Develop advanced research skills as you learn from award-winning academics in state-of-the-art facilities.
- Take your mathematical knowledge to an advanced level through a major of your choice.
- Applied Mathematics—use mathematical techniques to answer questions about the world around us. These answers might come in the form of insights, explanations, solutions or predictions.
- Pure Mathematics—study abstract theories built by logical deduction that underpin modern science and technology.
- Statistics—solve real-world problems through the collection, analysis and modelling of data.
Where could it take you?
Our maths graduates go on to all sorts of fascinating careers in technology-led industries. You could help build business start-ups as a data scientist or enter the growing field of gaming design and performance analysis. You might be an actuary, applying probability and statistics to insurance and banking. Perhaps you’ll take your research to the next level in academia.
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Entry Requirements
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Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM260 |
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| Deferment | Yes - 2 year |
| Intake | February and July |
Selection Criteria
| Higher Education Study | A completed Bachelor degree or equivalent in mathematical sciences or related background within FOE codes: 010100 Mathematical Sciences, 010101 Mathematics, 010103 Statistics,with a minimum GPA of 5.0. |
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Fees and Scholarships
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Domestic applicants
| Indicative annual tuition fees |
Australian Full-fee place: $37,500
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FEE-HELP
This is an Australian full-fee program. As a domestic student you may be eligible to:
- receive a zero interest government assistance package to cover your course fees and
- use over $100,000 in HELP assistance over your lifetime
Scholarships
Scholarships are not only for high achievers—they are also available to provide students with an equal opportunity to study at university, no matter where they live or what their financial situation might be.
Scholarships are available to both new and continuing students. We encourage students to apply for any scholarships for which they may be eligible.
To browse scholarships offered by the University, visit: University Scholarships
To explore scholarships offered by organisations external to the University, visit: External Scholarships
Careers
Career Readiness
The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.
Potential careers
Graduates of this program have gone on to roles such as:
Actuary; Meteorologist; Banker; Bioinformatics; Business Data Analyst; Commodities or Futures Trader; Data Analyst; Financial Analyst; Telecommunications Analyst
Degree Structure
Example Study Plan
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Semester I
Semester II
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| Level II |
Semester I
Semester II
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Last updated: Tuesday, 10 Oct 2023
