Master of Mathematical Sciences
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Majors are available in:
Applied Mathematics—use mathematical techniques to answer questions about the world around us. These 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.
Career Readiness
Graduates have the flexibility and portability to work across a wide variety of industries in analytical and consulting positions. Mathematicians also make great managers and CEOs due to their excellent problem-solving skills.
Potential careers
Actuary, Banker, Internet Commerce Worker, Meteorologist, Bioinformatics, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Computational Engineer, Computer Programmer, Data Analyst, Economic Researcher, Project Manager, Financial Analyst, Statistician, Telecommunications Analyst
Degree Structure
Students specialise in one of the three disciplines or may choose a broader selection of courses tailored to their particular interests. The 48 unit program includes a research project of 15 units in one of the three disciplines. The remaining 33 units consist of approved coursework.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
