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.
^ARWU, 2022
#Good Universities Guide, 2022
Thinking of studying soon?
Study at the new ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ University in 2026
The University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and the University of South Australia are combining their strengths to create a new
university for the future, ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ University, opening in January 2026.
From 4 August 2025, the University of ÐÂÀ˲ÊƱ and University of South Australia will no longer be acccepting
applications for new students.
Apply now to .
Entry Requirements
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions
information for this program.
I am a:
Before applying make sure you understand the eligibility and entry requirements for your chosen degree.
Look out for any prerequisites or assumed knowledge subjects. Some degrees also have additional entry requirements like interviews and auditions.
Domestic applicants
| SATAC Code | 3CM260 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
|---|