Handbook - Mathematics and Statistics

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Overview

The program is intended for students who have completed a degree in Mathematics or Statistics, or a Science degree with a major in mathematics or statistics, and who wish to further their knowledge of mathematical sciences and statistics. The program offers intensive, high-level training in principles of mathematical sciences and statistics. In particular, the program will develop analytic skills, and substantially broaden the knowledge gained from their prior studies in mathematics and statistics. This program will equip students with a range of skills demanded by today's employers.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to demonstrate broad and advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills in mathematical science and statistics;

Graduates will be able to communicate effectively to a range of audiences both in written and oral forms, and be capable of independent and collaborative enquiry.

Graduates will be able to demonstrate analytical and problem solving skills in a broad range of mathematical and statistical problems;

Graduates will be able to demonstrate enquiry-based learning and ways of thinking to mathematical or statistical problems.

Graduate Capabilities

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Program Structure

Students must complete 48 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

Prescribed Electives48 Units of Credit:

Minimum Level 5/6 Mathematics UOC

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Sample Programs

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Grad Diploma in Maths and Stats Program Structure

Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

To gain entry to this program, students must:

Have completed a Bachelor of Mathematics or a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree with a major in mathematics or statistics; and

Have sufficient mathematical and/or statistical background, as indicated by an average of 65 or above in level III mathematics and/or statistics university courses.

Please Note:

Students must have permission of the Head of School or Nominee to be admitted into the program.

Prospective international students should note they will need to meet the University’s English language requirements.

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):

Domestic Students

International Student

Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

Students who have completed 24 UOC of the Graduate Certificate (7659), and have a WAM of 70 or higher, may apply to transfer into the Master of Mathematics (8719), Master of Statistics (8750), Master of Biostatistics (8751), or Master of Financial Mathematics (8161) and will receive up to 24 UOC of Advanced Standing.
Students who have completed 24 UOC of this program may exit with a Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (7659).
Students who have completed the full 48 UOC of the Graduate Diploma (5659), and have a WAM of 70 or higher, may apply to transfer into this Masters program and will receive up to 48 UOC of Advanced Standing.

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Associated Programs

Nested Postgraduate Program

Graduate Certificate - GradCert7659 - Mathematics and Statistics

Master of Financial Mathematics - MFinMath8161 - Financial Mathematics

Master of Mathematics - MMath8719 - Mathematics

Master of Statistics - MStats8750 - Statistics

Additional Information

Each candidate's proposed program of study requires the approval of the Head of School or Nominee.

Students may choose from a wide variety of courses within the School of Mathematics and Statistics, or elsewhere within the University. Enrolment in courses chosen from outside the School of Mathematics and Statistics must be approved by the Head of the School or Nominee and is subject to a maximum of 12 UOC.

A list of courses to be offered in each year is available on the School of Mathematics and Statistics website.

Students may complete this program on a part-time basis.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable)

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