Masters and graduate degrees in mathematics and statistics

A graduate degree in mathematics and statistics can prepare you for entry into the workforce with specialist skills or provide a pathway to graduate research.

Masters degrees

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Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

A coursework masters that’s a pathway to graduate research in specialisations Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Physics and Physical Combinatorics, Operations Research and Industrial Optimisation, Pure Mathematics or Statistics and Stochastic Processes.

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Master of Data Science

A professional coursework masters that gives you the tools to make sense of big data.

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Master of Science (Bioinformatics)

A coursework masters that’s a pathway to graduate research in the field of bioinformatics.

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Diplomas and certificates

For those who didn't major in mathematics or statistics in their undergraduate degree, but now wish to complete further studies in mathematics and statistics.

Graduate Diploma in Science

For students who have already completed a bachelor degree in any discipline, and meet the first-year subject prerequisites for their chosen stream.

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Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

For students with a relevant undergraduate major to complete additional study in mathematics and statistics and gain credit towards a Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics).

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Graduate Diploma in Foundational Data Science

The ideal starting point for a career in data science if you don’t have a background in computer science or statistics.

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Graduate Certificate in Science

For domestic students who have already completed a bachelor degree in any discipline and meet the first- and second-year subject prerequisites for their chosen stream.

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Graduate scholarships

There are awards available to graduate students for both coursework and research projects to recognise your hard work and achievement.

Awarded by automatic consideration

  • The Professor Nanson Prize is awarded for the best original memoir on a subject in Pure or Applied Mathematics.
  • The Professor Wilson Prize is awarded for the best thesis in Pure or Applied Mathematics.
  • The Wyselaskie Scholarships – Mathematics is awarded to the best graduate student in Mathematics.
  • The M L Urquhart Graduate Prize is presented to the graduate student with the best overall performance in mathematics as a part of the Master of Science research degree.
  • The Dwight Prize in Mathematical Statistics is awarded to the student with the highest results in Statistics and Stochastic Processes in the Master of Science.
  • Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) Scholarship: If your WAM for MSc coursework subjects in a given semester is at least 80, you are still enrolled in the MSc, and are not the recipient of a "National Scholarship" or another scholarship valued over $4000 in that year, you will receive a scholarship instalment of up to $2000 ($500 for each subject) total maximum scholarship is $6000 over the course of your degree.

Application required

  • Helen Freeman Scholarship for Mathematics and Statistics supports female students for two years in the Master of Science.  Students commencing at the start of the year, must apply when they enter.  Students commencing in mid-year must apply 6 months after commencing.
  • The Professor Maurice H. Belz Fund supports graduate coursework or research for students travelling overseas for further study in statistics.
  • The Professor Maurice H. Belz Scholarships support masters students undertaking research in statistics, applied probability, stochastic processes or operations research.
  • Graduate Research Student Travel funding is available to support students to engage with national and international academic communities to advance their research training and their project through travel to conferences, workshops and direct collaborations.
  • The Behrend Memorial Travel Scholarship supports Master of Science students in the School of Mathematics and Statistics by providing funds for travel associated with research and study, including, but not limited to, participation in conferences or workshops.
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What's next after a masters degree?

Completing a Masters course with a significant research component makes you eligible to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or other graduate research program. Learn more about graduate research in mathematics and statistics.