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Overview
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely for students commencing their studies in Semester 1, 2021.
This course will be available to study remotely for students commencing in Semester 1, 2021. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
Note: The University intends to offer as many units of study as possible in a remote as well as face-to-face learning method of delivery in Semester 1, 2021 and subject to ongoing border closures and public health orders impacting attendance on campus, in Semester 2, 2021. However, some units of study and courses require students to study in-person at the relevant University of Sydney campus/es and host locations for placements and will not be available remotely.
About this course
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 Places
Commonwealth 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.
Subject areas
Shared pool
Your entry requirements
English language proficiency
Find out if you need to prove English language proficiency (depends on your country of origin and educational background).
For academic requirements check the ‘Admission requirements’ section on this page.
Your fee
How to apply
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Standard closing dates:
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year
Late applications may be considered subject to availability of places. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible, offers are made on a rolling basis and places are limited. Separate scholarship deadlines apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Starting date
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
You can apply online via the application portal. When you are ready to apply, select the ‘Apply’ button on this course page. Visit the How to apply page for other important information.
Standard closing dates:
Semester 1 - 31 January of the commencing year
Semester 2 - 30 June of the commencing year
We strongly encourage international applicants to apply as early as possible to allow time for visa and travel arrangements. Separate scholarship deadlines may apply - check the scholarships website for details.
Starting date
Semester 1 (March) and Semester 2 (August)
What you'll study
The focus of this course can be in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics and Statistics or Data Science.
To qualify for the Master of Mathematical Sciences you must complete 96 credit points of study comprising:
- up to 24 credit points of 3000 level electives
- up to 48 credit points of 4000 level electives
- 12 credit points of 5000 electives
- 24 credit points of research core project
Sample course progression
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | |
| Mathematical Computing | Financial Mathematics |
| Analysis A | Analysis B |
| Applied Statistics A | Applied Statistics B |
| Measure Theory A | Measure Theory B |
| Year 2 | |
| Geometry A | Geometry B |
| Probability A | Probability B |
| Mathematics Research Project | Mathematics Research Project |
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.
Career Pathways
Upon completion of the Master of Mathematical Sciences, a wide range of career options are available to you. You may wish to pursue a career in business as:
- financial analyst
- intelligence analyst
- market analyst
- quantitative analyst in banking.
You could also pursue a career as a:
- game designer
- energy forecaster
- data scientist
- meteorologist
- economic modeller
- web analyst
- teacher.
Master of Mathematical Sciences is a good stepping stone towards pursuing a PhD in mathematics or related disciplines.
Domestic students
International students
