Mathematics and Statistics

Our major in Mathematics and Statistics is designed to provide you mathematical and statistical training for future employment in business, industry or government and as a basis for Honours or postgraduate study in Mathematics and Statistics. 

Get the opportunity to concentrate on mathematical modelling and applied mathematics, with special emphasis given to methods and applications in the life and environmental sciences, digital technologies and engineering. Alternatively, focus on applied statistics, with emphasis on methods and applications in the life and health sciences (biostatistics), the environment, commerce and industry.  

This major is designed to educate practical mathematicians and statisticians with a flexible outlook, high-level knowledge of both mathematics and statistics, a mix of technical and computational skills, and an awareness of the modern uses of mathematics and statistics. 

3 reasons to study Mathematics and Statistics at Murdoch 

1. Practical real-world learning in applied methods for both mathematics and statistics; including training on computational methods, coding, real-world modelling and communication. 
2. Broaden your skillset by undertaking a second major in a field of your choice. Not only will this broaden your skills and experience, but you will also develop the sought after skill of applying quantitative and computational methods to another discipline. 
3. The combination of transferable skills and digital literacy makes our graduates highly employable. 
    

What you’ll learn 

• An understanding of the breadth and depth of the mathematical sciences and advanced knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of Mathematics and Statistics 
• How to apply mathematical and statistical principles, concepts and techniques to solve practical and abstract problems, and critically appraise the generality and limits of the solution 
• Formulate mathematical or statistical models for scientific, natural or technological phenomena or processes 
• Suitable numerical methods for the study of mathematical or statistical processes or problems, and use appropriate software to implement computational analyses in the context of mathematics and statistics 

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.