Master of Philosophy, Mathematical Sciences

The Australian National University provides our MPhil candidates with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As an MPhil candidate you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

MPhil graduates in the Mathematical Sciences are valued by a range of employers for their demonstrated creativity, innovation, independence, research and problem-solving abilities, and organisational skills. An MPhil in Mathematical Sciences can lead to a whole new world of opportunities. For example, you may:

• become a researcher in a university, industry or government research organisation such as CSIRO, Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation, Geoscience Australia, Australian Signal Directorate, Defence Science and Technology Group;
• work in areas requiring quantitative skills such as finance, environmental modelling, quantitative biology, data science or computation;
• gain access to a wide range of careers, not just in academic research.

Admission Requirements

At a minimum, all applicants must meet program-specific academic/non-academic requirements, and English language requirements. Admission to most ANU programs is on a competitive basis. Therefore, meeting all admission requirements does not automatically guarantee entry.

Admission to a Master of Philosophy is also subject to supervisory capacity, availability of appropriate infrastructure and resources, and approval from the relevant Delegated Authority within the Academic College.

Applicants must:

1. Present a relevant Bachelor degree or international equivalent

2. Have the written approval of an identified supervisor for the research project/thesis.

3. Provide:

4. All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

Employment Opportunities

Career options following the Master of Philosophy include many opportunities in addition to an academic path. Alumni of the Master of Philosophy from the Mathematical Sciences Institute may go on to careers such as data mining, data analysis, meteorology, quantitative analysis, finance, actuary, defence, fusion science, and industrial research.