Whether you plan to work in science, information technology, business analysis, or enter the public sector as a policy or data advisor - mathematical and statistical skills are in high demand.
Learn to develop a flexible outlook, a range of technical skills and a deep understanding of how mathematics and statistics are applied in a variety of contexts. You will gain a balanced understanding of both mathematics and statistics, while integrating applied analytical methods and computational skills. You will also have the opportunity to develop consulting and research skills relevant to both industry and community engagement.
Our flexible degree structure encourages you to broaden your skill-set by integrating another full major in your degree. This will give you a greater understanding of the way mathematics and statistics operate in the context of other disciplines.
This degree also offers you the opportunity to take the fourth year of study in the form of a research-intensive honours year, or to continue into a Master program.
Your future career
Mathematics and Statistics will train you for a range of careers in banking, finance, insurance, research and development, as well as industry and government; within the areas of computing, industrial and environmental mathematics, statistics and biostatistics. You could also work in teaching, health sciences, information technology or law when combined with studies in those areas.
Check out the career guide by the Australian Mathematical Science Institute for mathematics and statistics careers in:
Science and Environment
Engineering and Resources
Finance and Money
Health and Society
Business and Marketing
Technology
Security and Defence
Transport and Logistics
Sport and Recreation
Biostatistics and Bioinformatics
Education
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
24 February 2025, 28 July 2025
Murdoch University
Perth Campus,
90 South Street,
MURDOCH,
Western Australia,
6150, PERTH, Australia
Applicants are required to complete secondary education (Year 12 or Australian equivalent) currently or within the last two years are eligible to apply. Entry requirements vary country by country.
Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT): 140 Written English; International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.0 Overall; Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): 169 Overall; Pearson Test of English (PTE): 50 Overall; Test of English as a Foreign Language Ð IBT (TOEFL IBT): 73 Overall; Occupational English Test (OET): C (250-290) Reading; C (250-290) Writing; C (250-290) Speaking; C (250-290) Listening
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Murdoch’s creative approach to education gives students the support and opportunities to think critically and forge their own career pathways.