Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

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
• Macro economists
• Quant analysts
• 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 WEHI and the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute
• Academic and public research institutions such as universities and 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.

If you have a weighted average mark of 80% or higher in your undergraduate major, you may be eligible for the Graduate Research Pathway in Science. This is a 5-year course of study made up of the Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) and a PhD in the same field.