Master of Mathematical Sciences

In our increasingly technological world the study of mathematics is vital to future developments and discoveries.

A foundation in this area will enable you to apply logic and quantitative reasoning to a vast array of situations, changing the way you think about your surroundings and how things work.The new Master of Mathematical Sciences degree was designed to give you thorough internationally competitive training in mathematics.

It will also assist you if you wish to transition from undergraduate studies to research in mathematical sciences in the future.The skills you will acquire while studying mathematics are highly transferable making you a desirable graduate with a plethora of career options.

With your high-level cognition, you could work in areas like science, finance, engineering, medicine or technology.Undergraduate students from the University of Sydney wishing to undertake the Master of Mathematical Sciences are expected to have studied a major in either mathematics, statistics, financial mathematics and statistics, or data science as part of their undergraduate degree.Become a leader in the field of mathematics and statistics with the Master of Mathematical Sciences.

The degree will provide thorough training in the mathematical sciences for students who wish to transition from undergraduate studies to research in the mathematical sciences and provide a solid foundation for PhD studies.Commonwealth Supported PlacesCommonwealth Supported Places (CSP) are available for this course for eligible domestic students.

This means that your course fees are subsidised by the Australian Government and you pay a student contribution amount (SCA).

CSP places are limited in number and are allocated based on academic merit.

Admission requirement

Admission to the Master of Mathematical Sciences requires:

• a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, including completion of at least 24 credit points of mathematical sciences units at 3000-level with at least a distinction average over these mathematical sciences units, and
• satisfaction of English language requirements.

What you'll study