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Subject Overview

Applied mathematics makes essential contributions to the biological, information and physical sciences, economics, engineering and finance, but can also be applied to communications, linguistics and genetics. From studying climate change, preventing structural damage due to earthquakes, to analysing neuronal dynamics in the brain – Applied mathematics has a role to play. You will gain valuable skills that bring you to the frontiers of knowledge and the thrill of discovery that will provide you with the satisfaction of seeing mathematics at work.

Knowledge and Skills

From studying climate change, preventing structural damage due to earthquakes, to analysing neuronal dynamics in the brain, Applied Mathematics has a role to play. You will gain valuable skills that bring you to the frontiers of knowledge and the thrill of discovery that will provide you with the satisfaction of seeing mathematics at work.

Courses available in this subject include:

• Advanced Numerical Analysis

• Dynamical Systems

• Advanced Partial Differential Equations

• Mathematical Modelling

• Inverse Problems and Stochastic Differential Equations

Potential Careers

Postgraduate study in Applied Mathematics mathematics providse you with advanced knowledge and problem-solving skills applicable in a variety of areas within science and technology, such as industry or government, teaching, computer development and programming, systems analysis, operations research and many other fields. 

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Prerequisite subject: Applied Mathematics or an equivalent subject approved by the Academic Head or nominee

Plan Schedules

Complete 120 points comprising:

  • 120 points for all Thesis

Thesis

Complete 120 points for ALL of the following: