Master of Science (Mathematics)

Learn the language of the universe. Gain a deeper understanding of the mathematics you encountered in your undergraduate degree, as well as learn about new and exciting areas of mathematics. Massey University’s Master of Science with a major in 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.

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsTo enter the Master of Science (Mathematics) you will have been awarded or qualified forthe Bachelor of Science with Honours in Mathematics having achieved a B grade average over the contributing courses orthe 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.International English Language Requirements IELTS - 6.5 overall and minimum 6.0 in each bandTOEFL iBT Overall score 90 minimum 20 in WritingCambridge English - C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency with a score of 176. No less than 169 in each skill.NCEL - Level 5PTE - 58 overall and minimum 50 in each communicative skillsLanguageCert - C1 Expert IESOL (LRWS) with HIGH PASS and no less than Pass in each skill or C2 Mastery IESOL (LRWS) with PASS and no less than Pass in each skill