Attributes, outcomes and skills: Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) (MC-SCIMAT)

Intended learning outcomes

After completing this course, students should have:

discovered the challenge of research in Mathematics and Statistics;
developed a deeper knowledge and understanding of Mathematics and Statistics;
completed a substantial piece of research; and
established a sound preparation for future research in Mathematics or Statistics.

Graduates will:

have the ability to demonstrate advanced independent critical enquiry, analysis and reflection;
have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s);
reach a high level of achievement in writing, research or project activities, problem-solving and communication;
be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
be able to examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines;
have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment; and
be able to initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces.

Last updated: 6 October 2024