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Master of Mathematical Sciences

This course is available

On-Campus

Level of Study

Master's Degree

Duration

18 months

Next start date

Expected Feb 2027

Campus

Main Campus

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Summary

UC's Master of Mathematical Sciences (MMathSci) offers flexible study to upskill in mathematics, data, and statistics. Through project work you will demonstrate your capacity for independent thinking, and if achieved at an appropriate standard, this degree will also prepare you for entry into doctoral programmes.

You will develop advanced analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills that will enable you to improve upon existing practices in the mathematical sciences, and position yourself as a future leader in your field of work.

Why study a Master of Mathematical Sciences at UC?

Unique master's degree in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Learn about contemporary problems, technologies, and breakthroughs in global mathematics research.
Complete a thesis or project on an area of research or industry that interests you.

Subjects and Courses

MASC684 MMathSci Project (45 points) OR MASC686 MMathSci Project (60 points)
Mathematics
Statistics
Data Science (excluding DATA401)
CAMS689 MMathSci Thesis (CAMS)
Mathematics (excluding MATH449)
Statistics (excluding STAT449)
Data Science (excluding DATA401 and DATA480)
DATA689 MMathSci Thesis (Data Science)
One 400-level MATH or STAT course (excluding STAT462 and STAT448)
One 400-level COSC course (excluding COSC480)
One course chosen from DATA425-480
FENG689 MMathSci Thesis (Financial Engineering)
30 points chosen from 600-level FINC courses
Data Science
MAPH692 - MMathSci Thesis (Mathematical Physics)
90 points from MATH400-490 , PHYS411-430 and ASTR421-425 , including at least 45 points in MATH and at least 30 points in PHYS or ASTR courses.
MATH697 MMathSci Thesis (Mathematics)
60 points chosen from 400-level MATH courses (excluding MATH491)
STAT689 MMathSci Thesis (Statistics)
60 points chosen from 400-level STAT courses OR DATA courses (excluding STAT491 and DATA401)

Entry criteria

You will need to have completed a bachelor's degree in a subject relevant to mathematics (or other approved subjects), and have passed at least 60 points of your 300-level courses with at least a B grade average.

You may also enrol with other relevant qualifications of an equivalent standard, with approval.

If English is not your first language, you are also required to meet UC's Postgraduate language requirements. See how to provide your English language evidence to UC. If you need help meeting these requirements, or would like to practise your English skills before studying, UC offers English for Academic Purposes (EAP) language programmes.

For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Mathematical Sciences or use the admission requirements checker.

How to apply

You can apply online at myUC.

See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.

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