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Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship, faculty part-sponsored or full-fee-paying basis. Contact UTS: Science or the UTS: Graduate Research School for further details.

The Master of Science (Research) in Mathematical Sciences provides an opportunity to acquire research skills and to deepen knowledge in one of the areas of mathematics. The aim of the program is the professional development of candidates through mastery of a substantial body of mathematical literature together with original research work under the guidance of a supervisor.

This research degree provides an opportunity for graduates to acquire high-level research skills and substantially deepen their knowledge in an area of mathematics or statistics. Students work under the guidance of a supervisor who is a full-time academic staff member of the faculty. Students may be required to take a prescribed subject in research methodology or any other subject deemed necessary by their principal supervisor.

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Course aims

Students acquire research skills and deepen knowledge in their chosen area of mathematics or science.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Applicants must have completed a UTS recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Career

Careers

Your future career

During your Research Masters program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain expertise and develop skills in problem solving, project management and communication that are transferrable across industries, global institutions, governments and startups.

You may rejoin your industry with new perspectives and knowledge. Or you may explore a career change. With the networks you'll have access to, you could join a new industry, start your own business or pursue further research.

Career options

Research Analyst
Cryptographer
Quantitative Analyst
Academic Researcher
Industry Analyst

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

72,922 / total