The mathematical sciences are the world’s oldest continuously-studied academic discipline—fascinating in their own right and fundamental to many subjects.
Explore the frontiers of pure and applied mathematics, logic and stochastic processes, led by world-class academics.
We work with researchers in many disciplines, including ecology, geophysics, linguistics, music and psychology.
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Data Science
Develop the skills to visualise, summarise, analyse, and interpret data—and make sense of information from all areas of life, from business and health to the natural world.
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- Data Science
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Mathematics and Statistics
Learn from international research leaders to think creatively and apply mathematics and statistics to solve big problems.
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- Actuarial Science
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
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Master of Applied Statistics
The one-year taught master's trains students in advanced statistical techniques and prepares them to work in this in-demand industry.
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Master of Data Science
Apply a fusion of mathematics, computer science, statistics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to solve real-world problems.
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Best jobs are in Maths
The roles of Actuary, Mathematician, Statistician and Data Scientist ranked in the top ten jobs of 2018.
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Hear from our students and graduates
“The Master of Science by thesis programme has given me the most freedom I have ever had to pursue interests, and I have world leaders in the field just down the corridor to help me along the way.” Malcolm Jones, MSc
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