The mathematics major is focused on the intrinsic nature and fundamental properties of mathematics, and recognises its ubiquity, universality and beauty.
Mathematics enables a concise language used for rigorous explorations of problems and a heightened predictive power.
You’ll have the opportunity to study modern applications of mathematics in areas such as:
- coding and cryptology
- bioinformatics
- mathematical physics
- mathematical ecology
- computational science and visualisation
- nonlinear differential equations.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- University researcher
- Industry researcher
- Banking analyst
- Investment banker
- Insurance actuary
- Risk manager
- Environmental modeller
- Oceanographer
- Meteorologist
- Data scientist
Average annual salary range
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The lecturers and facilities here are outstanding, and the library is one of the best physical sciences libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. The course provided me with great preparation for a PhD.
The lecturers and facilities here are outstanding, and the library is one of the best physical sciences libraries in the Southern Hemisphere. The course provided me with great preparation for a PhD.
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Making the greatest mathematical discoveries
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Making the greatest mathematical discoveries
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UQ people
Meet the expert: exploring mathematics with Dr Sara Davies
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Linear & Abstract Algebra & Number Theory
- General Relativity
- Mathematical Probability
- Graph Theory and Design Theory
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