Master of Scientific Studies (Mathematics)

The Master of Scientific Studies (Mathematics) at the University of New England is designed around advanced mathematical study and research, giving students the opportunity to develop deeper analytical and research capabilities beyond undergraduate mathematics. The program's research-oriented structure allows students to work with academic supervisors and develop a substantial research project in an area of mathematical interest.

Research supervision: Students undertake advanced study with guidance from UNE academic supervisors, allowing them to develop research skills while investigating a mathematics topic aligned with their interests.

Research project: The degree includes a substantial research component, giving students experience in defining a research problem, reviewing mathematical literature, conducting analysis, and communicating research findings.

Mathematics research environment: Students can engage with UNE's School of Science and Technology, which supports research across mathematical and computational disciplines and provides access to academic expertise and research resources.

University resources: Students have access to the UNE Library, including electronic journals, databases, books, research support, and specialist academic resources that support postgraduate mathematical research.

Academic collaboration: The research structure provides opportunities to work directly with UNE mathematics academics and researchers, developing skills in independent investigation and scholarly communication.

Digital and computational tools: Specific software packages are not stated on the official Master of Scientific Studies (Mathematics) course information, so no particular software is listed here rather than assuming tools that UNE does not officially specify.

Internships and fieldwork: A dedicated internship, industry placement, or compulsory field trip is not stated as a feature of the Mathematics specialisation on the official course information; the experiential emphasis is primarily research and supervised advanced study.

Facilities and resources: Students can use UNE's library, computing facilities, research infrastructure, and academic support services while completing their postgraduate research.

The Master of Scientific Studies (Mathematics) at the University of New England develops advanced mathematical knowledge alongside critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis and research skills. Graduates can apply these capabilities across mathematics, statistics, finance, IT, insurance, banking, government, health and other science-related industries, with the opportunity to undertake a research project as part of the major.

Typical job roles: Mathematician, Statistician, Data Analyst, Quantitative Analyst.

Career support and employment preparation:

• Career services: UNE Career Services provides career coaching, resume guidance, workshops and Work Integrated Learning opportunities, while the UNE Careers Toolkit supports students in researching and applying for graduate opportunities.
• Employment outcomes: UNE’s official 2021 Graduate Outcomes Survey reported that 80.9% of undergraduates seeking work secured full-time employment, while the reported median full-time undergraduate salary was $72,000. These are university-wide undergraduate figures and are not specific to the Master of Scientific Studies (Mathematics).
• Graduate outcomes: UNE's Graduate Outcomes Survey measures full-time employment, overall employment, further full-time study, course satisfaction and whether graduates use their skills or education in employment.
• Industry connections: UNE identifies the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) as a partnership, network and industry link for mathematics. Its mathematics graduates are specifically identified as having career opportunities in finance, computer science and IT, insurance, banking, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the Department of Agriculture and Health Services.
• Research–industry opportunities: UNE supports university–industry research through industry internships, research end-user engagement and Industry PhD programs, including projects co-designed with industry partners and opportunities to work in industry settings.
• Long-term accreditation value: UNE operates within Australia's regulated higher-education framework, with TEQSA responsible for registering and evaluating higher-education providers against the Higher Education Standards Framework. UNE qualifications are issued in alignment with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), supporting the formal recognition of the master's qualification.
• Graduation outcomes: The Mathematics major develops advanced knowledge across geometry, analysis, algebra, applied mathematics, multivariable calculus and differential equations, with options in probability, statistics and computational science, while the course learning outcomes emphasise advanced scientific knowledge, technical competence and substantial research-based work.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the master's degree, students can progress to postgraduate research, including UNE's Master of Science research pathway or doctoral-level study where eligible. The Mathematics discipline at UNE specifically offers postgraduate research opportunities and research areas including nonlinear and complex analysis, nonlinear partial differential equations, differential geometry and mathematical applications in biology, ecology and quantum mechanics.