Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
On Campus (Parkville)
Intake
February, July
Key dates
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Fees
Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) available
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Entry pathways
Special entry options and Access Melbourne are available
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Career outcomes
Overview
Career outcomes
Qualified mathematicians and statisticians are in high demand due to a national shortage. Consequently, graduates of higher level degrees in these areas often attract head-hunters and above-average salaries.
Our graduates go on to work as data scientists and analysts, macroeconomists, quant analysts and data engineers.
Employers in this field include:
- Consulting firms including PWC, KPMG and EY
- Financial services companies such as ANZ, NAB and IAG
- IT companies such as IBM and Telstra
- Medical research institutes such as the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
- Universities and public research institutions such as the CSIRO.
Technical and professional skills
On graduating from the course you’ll have in-depth knowledge of your chosen specialty, plus strong professional skills in:
- Modelling and simulation
- Programming using R
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Communicating research findings
- Research planning and literature reviews.
Further study
At the end of the course, you’ll be well-placed to begin a PhD in mathematics and statistics, if you choose.