Mathematics and Statistics

Entry Requirements: Prior study requires at least two first year and three second or higher level Mathematics and Statistics subjects. If students have completed accelerated subjects one fewer subject can be deemed appropriate.

The objectives of this diploma are to:

• further the understanding of Mathematics and Statistics across a wide range of theoretical and practical topics;
• encourage the development of abilities to think critically and independently;
• provide a pathway for entry into graduate study in Mathematics and Statistics for students whose main undergraduate field of study was not Mathematics and/or Statistics.

The Mathematics and Statistics program consists of eight Coursework subjects only (100 points).

Subjects are chosen from three sources.

1. Advanced Discipline Subjects available to students enrolled into Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics). The advanced discipline subjects are clustered into four areas:

• Applied Mathematics & Mathematical Physics
• Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research Specialisation
• Pure Mathematics
• Statistics & Stochastic Processes.

2. Students may choose MAST90045 Systems Modelling and Simulation.

3. Students may select up to four subjects may be chosen from latter-year, normally third year, undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics subjects.

Coursework

Students usually take at least three advanced subjects from a single area.

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Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics Specialisation

Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research Specialisation

Pure Mathematics Specialisation

Statistics and Stochastic Processes Specialisation

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Students may choose the following subject:

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Students may select up to four subjects may be chosen from latter-year, normally third year, undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics subjects.

*subject to approval by the Departmental Program Coordinator.

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