The UNSW Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics is a flexible program designed to deepen the mathematics or statistics knowledge gained in undergraduate studies. It is intended for students with a degree comprising a significant quantitative component, such as Science, Engineering or Finance, who wish to consolidate their mathematical background for further studies.

Key features

Wide range of career opportunities
This program opens up a variety of career opportunities in areas as diverse as:

• Banking 
• Insurance and investment 
• Environmental modelling 
• Oceanography 
• Meteorology 
• Computing 
• Information technology  
• Government 
• Education 
• Research

Transferable skills
Studying mathematics improves your logical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills. Solving mathematical and statistical problems also requires creativity and adaptability. These skills are highly valued by employers.

When you study a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics you'll further your knowledge of mathematical sciences and statistics. Your study will include intensive, high-level training in principles of mathematical sciences and statistics. The structure of the degree will help you develop analytic skills, and substantially broaden your existing knowledge in mathematics and statistics. 

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Statisticians are trained to think logically and to approach problems in analytical and creative ways. Studying statistics prepares you for a wide variety of careers because it provides you with the problem-solving, computing and communication skills that employers want.

This program opens up career opportunities in areas as diverse as banking, insurance and investment, environmental modelling, oceanography, meteorology, computing, information technology, government or education. 

Academic and research positions within universities, the CSIRO and the Defence Science and Technology Organisation are available for those with the drive to discover new knowledge in mathematics and statistics.  

To gain entry to this program, students must: Have completed a Bachelor of Mathematics or a Bachelor of Science undergraduate degree with a major in mathematics or statistics; and Have suffi

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.