Postgraduate study in Mathematics
What can you study in Mathematics?
You can study Mathematics as a postgraduate specialisation in either Faculty of Science or Faculty of Arts and Education programmes.
Postgraduate study in Mathematics increases your knowledge and understanding across a broader and deeper range of topics in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Mathematics Education. You will have the opportunity to learn about research, make new discoveries, develop new ways of thinking, and have the exciting and rewarding experience of presenting your own new findings. Research areas open to exploration include:
- Algebra
- Climate modelling
- Combinatorics
- Complex analysis and differential equations
- Dynamical systems
- Functional analysis and operator theory
- Industrial mathematics
- Mathematical biology
- Mathematics education
- Numerical analysis
- Topology
Structuring your postgraduate programme in Mathematics
Where can postgraduate study in Mathematics take you?
A good mathematical background enhances and develops your problem-solving skills, comprehension of abstract concepts, and analytical and creative thinking. These are valued qualities in technical roles and positions of leadership and management. Our graduates take up positions in business, government, industry, research, planning and environmental organisations.
Jobs related to Mathematics
- Academic researcher
- Actuarial analyst
- Biostatistical or biotechnological analyst
- Consultant in ecological and sustainability analysis
- Data analyst
- Economic developer
- Government adviser (eg, IRD, Defence, Security Intelligence)
- Finance analyst (eg, in banks, investment funds, insurance)
- Information systems engineer
- Modeller (eg, engineering, industry, logistics)
- Meteorologist
- Operations research analyst
- Risk management consultant
- Software developer (eg, artificial intelligence, robotics)
- Statistical analyst
- Mathematics educator
- Telecommunications engineer
Scholarships and awards
Each year we award scholarships and prizes to thousands of students.
Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for, search available scholarships or begin an application by visiting Scholarships and awards.
Help and advice for Arts and Science students
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To find a supervisor to work with you on your research project please see Postgraduate Research Topics or contact our postgraduate mathematics academic adviser.