Overview

Massey University’s Master of Science - Mathematics is a prestigious qualification for those who are interested in progressing to further, in-depth research. This postgraduate qualification will also give you a career advantage.

Join some of New Zealand’s leading mathematicians to develop your mathematics expertise to a higher level.

The Master of Science (Mathematics) will extend your studies of mathematics from your undergraduate degree. You'll gain a deeper understanding of the mathematics you encountered there, as well as learn about new and exciting areas of mathematics. You'll work closely with your lecturers and fellow students in small classes.

Once you have successfully completed the prerequisites, you will work full-time on a one to two-semester research project. The project will be your chance to delve even deeper into a topic of your choosing, and perhaps even make your own original contribution to this body of knowledge. It'll be a challenge - but it'll be worth it.

Career

A 2017 Ministry of Education publication, The post-study earnings and destinations of young domestic graduates, found that in New Zealand:

young master’s graduates earn more than one and a half times more than the national median (five years after study)
earnings and employment rates increase with the level of qualification completed
five years after completion, the median earnings of young master’s graduates are higher than for those with a bachelor’s degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mathematics

Science

Theory

Research

Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-07-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-21 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Mathematics Applied Mathematics View 9 other Masters in Applied Mathematics in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Master of Science (Mathematics) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

the Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematics, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses, or

the Postgraduate Diploma in Science and Technology in Mathematics, having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses.

You must submit an approved research supervision plan with your application. This means you need to secure the agreement of a suitable supervisor for your agreed research topic.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
To study this qualification you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Tuition Fee

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International

41460 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 41460 NZD per year during 18 months.
National

7818 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7818 NZD per year during 18 months.

National: $7,818.40 to $12,410.00

Living costs for Palmerston North

1100 - 2100 NZD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Science - Mathematics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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