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We're ranked 42nd globally for mathematics by the 2021 QS University Rankings by Subject.
Our graduates are ranked 1st in Australia and 4th globally for employability by the 2022 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.
In response to COVID-19, the University of Sydney has reviewed the availability of courses to be delivered remotely.
This course will be available for students to study remotely whilst the Australian border remains closed due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please note that some units of study that are not essential to completing the degree may not be available to be studied remotely.
About this course
Become a leader in the field of mathematics and statistics. This degree is designed to give you deep training in mathematical sciences and will also assist you if you wish to transition from undergraduate studies to research in mathematical sciences in the future. You can focus on mathematics, statistics, financial mathematics and statistics, or data science.
You will complete a program in mathematical sciences, which includes a major in mathematics, statistics or data science.
A minor or second major can also be taken from those available for those offered by our academic schools:
Depends on your qualification, citizenship status
Every year, we provide hundreds of scholarships, awards and prizes to students of all backgrounds and levels.
Every year, we provide hundreds of scholarships, awards and prizes to students of all backgrounds and levels.
Prospective domestic students apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for a Commonwealth supported place. Refer to the UAC website for key dates. Current students applying to transfer from one bachelor degree to another, apply directly to the University. The exact process will depend on the course you are currently in and the course to which you wish to transfer. For more information visit the transferring courses page. Current students applying to transfer from a diploma to a bachelor degree must apply through UAC. For other useful information, visit our How to Apply page.
Refer to the UAC website . Separate Scholarship deadlines apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
Semester 1 (February) and/or Semester 2 (August)
Visit the How to Apply page for detailed information on if you need to apply directly to the University or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC). When you are ready to apply, select the `Apply Now' button on the right hand side of this course page.
Direct Applicants:
Semester 1 - 15 January of the commencing year.
Semester 2 - 25 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 apply - visit the scholarships webpage for details.
UAC Applicants: Refer to the UAC website
Semester 1 (February) and/or Semester 2 (August)
Master of Mathematical Sciences topics
Admission to this course is on the basis of the following criteria:
Admission pathways are open to domestic applicants on the basis of equity or other adjustment factors, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. For details, visit admission pathways.
Bachelor of Science and Master of Mathematical Sciences
| Year | Sem | Unit of study | |||
| 1 | 1 | Calculus and Linear Algebra | Intro to Statistical Methods | Elective | Major 2 |
| 2 | Calculus and Statistics | Informatics: Data and Computation | OLE | Major 2 | |
| 2 | 1 | Probability and Estimation Theory | Maths Selective | Elective | Major 2 |
| 2 | Optimisation and Financial Maths | Maths Selective | OLE | Major 2 | |
| 3 | 1 | Financial Derivatives | Convex Analysis and Optimal Control or Mathematical Computing | Major 2 / Elective | Major 2 |
| 2 | Stochastic Processes | SStatistical Inference or Applied Linear Models | Major 2 / Elective | Major 2 | |
| 4 | Master of Mathematical Sciences topics |
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| 5 | Research project |
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Mathematics Extension 2, other assumed knowledge depends on major or units of study chosen for the BSc.
Mathematics Advanced (Band 4) or Mathematics Extension 1 or 2 (Band E3). For details on the prerequisite, and how it applies to you, visit: Mathematics course prerequisites.
For more information about the University’s credit policy, please see the Credit for Previous Studies page.
Students with top band Extension 1 are also encouraged to apply
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