Master of Mathematical Sciences
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Master of Mathematical Sciences
This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School. A minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an eternally examined…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
A minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an eternally examined thesis of approximately 40,000 words.
Career opportunities
- Actuary
- Data analyst
- Data consultant
- Data scientist
- Mathematician
- Quantitative analyst
- Researcher
- Statistician
Graduates of this program are likely to gain employment undertaking research in a government department or in industry.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission as a candidate to a Higher Degree by Research course, applicants must:possess a degree that is the equivalent to an AQF Bachelor degree with Honours with first class or second class, first division, for entry to a PhD or at least third class honours for entry to a Masters by Research, orpossess a Masters degree with a relevant research component that is equivalent to a Masters degree from Federation University and an equivalent result as outlined above, orsubmit other evidence of relevant qualifications and experience, or research experience, to confirm that the applicant possesses a level of relevant research experience and capacity equivalent to an award in either point above, andsatisfy such additional requirements for admission to a PhD candidature, if any, as may be prescribed by the Graduate Research School Board
Academic IELTS: Overall 6.5 (no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL iBT: 79-83 with minimums: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21
Pearson (PTE): Overall 58 (no band less than 50)
Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Federation University is an education provider with a history spanning 150 years, known for excellent student support, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes. With five campuses stretching across Victoria — from the regional areas of Ballarat and Gippsland, to our city campus in Berwick, Melbourne, the University has 18,500 Australian and international students and more than 123,000 alumni across Australia and the world. The university ranks No.1 in Australia for First Generation Students and No. 1 in Victoria for Student Support and Undergraduate Starting Salary, according to the Good Universities Guide 2024.Â
Federation University is an education provider with a history spanning 150 years, known for excellent student support, high quality teaching and outstanding graduate outcomes. With five campuses stretching across Victoria — from the regional areas of Ballarat and Gippsland, to our city campus in Berwick, Melbourne, the University has 18,500 Australian and international students and more than 123,000 alumni across Australia and the world. The university ranks No.1 in Australia for First Generation Students and No. 1 in Victoria for Student Support and Undergraduate Starting Salary, according to the Good Universities Guide 2024.Â