GraduateMathematics

Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced)

Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia

About this program

The Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) is a graduate program at the Australian National University in Canberra, run through the ANU College of Systems and Society, taken over 2 years full-time (96 Units). Coursework includes a maximum of 24 units from completion of quantitative courses from the following subject areas. Graduates are expected to explain the fundamental concepts of a chosen research topic and its role in modern mathematics and applied contexts. ANU is a research-intensive, Group of Eight university based in Australia's capital, and international students in this program study alongside a large Canberra-based policy, research and public-service community.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$56,900
Application feeA$0

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

75 terms of coursework

  • The Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) requires the completion of 96 units, of which:
  • 72 units must come from completion of the coursework component
  • 24 units must come from completion of the research component
  • A minimum of 24 units must come from completion of 8000-level courses
  • The 96 units must consist of:
  • A minimum of 48 units from the completion of coursework courses from the following list:
  • MATH6100
6 units
  • Bioinformatics and Biological Modelling
  • MATH6102
6 units
  • Environmental Modelling and Integrated Assessment
  • MATH6103
6 units
  • Scientific and Industrial Modelling
  • MATH6109
6 units
  • Probability Theory with Applications
  • MATH6110
6 units
  • Analysis 1: Metric spaces and Applications
  • MATH6111
6 units
  • Scientific Computing
  • MATH6112
6 units
  • Matrix Computations
  • MATH6114
6 units
  • Number Theory and Cryptography
  • MATH6115
6 units
  • Stochastic Analysis with Financial Applications
  • MATH6116
6 units
  • Fractal Geometry Chaotic Dynamics
  • MATH6118
6 units
  • Algebra 1: Groups, Rings and Advanced Linear Algebra
  • MATH6119
6 units
  • Numerical Optimisation
  • MATH6205
6 units
  • Differential Geometry
  • MATH6208
6 units
  • Topics in Bioinformatics
  • MATH6209
6 units
  • Special Topic in Mathematical Sciences
  • MATH6211
6 units
  • Topics in Mathematical Physics
  • MATH6212
6 units
  • Analysis 2: Topology, Lebesgue Integration and Hilbert Spaces
  • MATH6213
6 units
  • Complex Analysis
  • MATH6214
6 units
  • Analysis 3: Functional Analysis, Spectral theory and Applications
  • MATH6215
6 units
  • Algebra 2: Field extensions and Galois Theory
  • MATH6216
6 units
  • Algebra 3: Advanced Topics in Algebra
  • MATH6222
6 units
  • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Problem Solving and Proofs
  • MATH6405
6 units
  • Ordinary Differential Equations and Advanced Vector Calculus
  • MATH6406
6 units
  • Partial Differential Equations, Fourier Analysis and Complex Analysis
  • MATH8702
  • Mathematics Reading Course (6-24 units, which may be completed more than once under different topics)
  • MATH8201
6 units
  • Topics in Computational Mathematics
  • MATH8202
6 units
  • Theory of Partial Differential Equations
  • MATH8204
6 units
  • Algebraic Topology
  • MATH8343
6 units
  • Foundations of Mathematics
  • A maximum of 24 units from completion of quantitative courses from the following subject areas:
  • STAT- Statistics
  • ECON- Economics
  • COMP- Computer Science
  • ANU Electives
  • 24 units from completion of the following research component:
  • MATH8701
  • Mathematics Research Project, which may be taken more than once over consecutive semesters
  • Students must achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark in the first 48 units and have the approval of an identified supervisor for the research project to remain enrolled in the Master of Mathematical Sciences (Advanced) and continue to the research component
  • If the total number of units attempted exceeds 48 in the same teaching period in which the 48th unit is attempted, exactly 48 units will be used in the calculation of the weighted average mark with units from the course with the highest mark applied first followed by further units from courses in descending order of marks
  • Students who do not achieve a minimum 70% Weighted Average Mark or do not have the approval of an identified supervisor will be transferred to the Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences or the Graduate Diploma of Science

Admissions

Applicants must present a Bachelor degree or international equivalent with a minimum GPA of at least 5.5/7.0 with at least 8 courses in a cognate discipline, which must also have a minimum GPA of 5.5/7.0. The GPA requirement for this program must be met by both the program as a whole, as well as by the 8 courses in a cognate discipline. Where more than 8 cognate courses have been completed by the applicant, ANU will take the best 8 courses when assessing the cognate GPA. The GPA for a Bachelor program will be calculated from (i) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades and/or (ii) a completed Bachelor degree using all grades other than those from the last semester (or equivalent study period) of the Bachelor degree. The higher of the two calculations will be used as the basis for admission. Ranking and English language proficiency: 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. In line with the University's admissions policy and strategic plan, an assessment for admission may include competitively ranking applicants on the basis of specific academic achievement, English language proficiency and diversity factors. Applicants will first be ranked on a GPA ('GPA1') that is calculated using all but the last semester (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes. If required, ranking may further be confirmed on the basis of: a GPA ('GPA2') calculated on the penultimate and antepenultimate semesters (or equivalent) of the Bachelor degree used for admission purposes; and/or demonstrating higher-level English language proficiency Prior to enrolment in this ANU program, all students who gain entry will have their Bachelor degree reassessed, to confirm minimum requirements were met. Further information: English language admission requirements and post-admission support Diversity factors: As Australia’s national university, ANU is global representative of Australian research and education. ANU endeavours to recruit and maintain a diverse and deliberate student cohort representative not only of Australia, but the world. In order to achieve these outcomes, competitive ranking of applicants may be adjusted to ensure access to ANU is a reality for brilliant students from countries across the globe. Assessment of qualifications: Unless otherwise indicated, ANU will accept all Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications or international equivalents that meet or exceed the published admission requirements of our programs, provided all other admission requirements are also met. Where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will base assessment on the qualification that best meets the admission requirements for the program. Find out more about the Australian Qualifications Framework: www.aqf.edu.au . Unless otherwise indicated, where an applicant has more than one completed tertiary qualification, ANU will calculate the GPA for each qualification separately. ANU will base assessment on the best GPA of all completed tertiary qualifications of the same level or higher. ANU uses a 7-point Grade Point Average (GPA) scale. All qualifications submitted for admission at ANU will be converted to this common scale, which will determine if an applicant meets our published admission requirements. Find out more about how a 7-point GPA is calculated for Australian universities: www.uac.edu.au/future-applicants/admission-criteria/tertiary-qualifications .

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