Master of Science (Mathematics/Statistics)

Entry Requirements

To be accepted for enrolment in a Masters Degree by Research candidature (except Master of Surgery), an applicant must:

• Have a Bachelors degree with Honours from an Australian university (which must include studies relevant to the proposed degree and field of research), or the equivalent qualification as approved by the relevant authorized delegate

English language requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing, 6.0 Reading, 6.0 Listening; TOEFL (Internet): 80 Overall with 18 Speaking, 22 Writing, 18 Reading, 18 Listening; Pearson PTE Academic: 58 Overall with 50 Speaking, 58 Writing, 50 Reading, 50 Listening; Cambridge English Advanced (CAE): C

Course Details

Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning.

This program mainly focuses in the field of Mathematics/Statistics.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of Masters by Research degrees will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice. They will have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to enable them independently to demonstrate:

• evidence of an original investigation or testing of ideas
• competence in independent research or experimentation
• a thorough understanding of the appropriate techniques in the field demonstrated both by their application and a thorough review of the literature
• critical use of source material, experimental results (where appropriate), and published works
• an appreciation of the relationship of the special theme to the wider field of knowledge and
• the capacity to present well-written work.

Graduates will be able to apply knowledge and skills in a manner that demonstrates autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability, and responsibility as a practitioner or researcher.

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