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University of Southern Queensland (USQ)

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Graduate Diploma of Science (Mathematics & Statistics)

  • Graduate Diploma

Are you a Bachelor degree graduate looking to acquire mathematical skills? The Graduate Diploma of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is aimed at those with an interest in the field and who have completed a three-year university degree, or experience in the field.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Diploma
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Feb, May
Domestic Fees
$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview
  • Are you a Bachelor degree graduate looking to acquire mathematical skills? The Graduate Diploma of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is aimed at those with an interest in the field and who have completed a three-year university degree, or experience in the field.
  • This degree offers a variety of courses to choose from, including studies in applied and theoretical statistics, fundamentals of theoretical and applied statistics, mathematical modelling, algebra and calculus and statistical modelling and analysis.
  • Don't live near a UniSQ campus? Don't worry. Utilising cutting-edge online teaching technologies and communication methods, the degree is accessible to those of you living anywhere in Australia or overseas.
Further study

The diploma is also an ideal choice for teachers and other professionals wishing to upgrade their skills and those of you wishing to articulate into the Master of Science coursework degree or the Master of Research if you meet other requirements for entry.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements
  • 3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.
  • or
  • equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the Credit and Exemption procedure.
English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes
  • Do you need to acquire mathematical skills to progress your career? Well, graduates of this diploma have the skills and knowledge required to solve mathematical problems and contribute at a higher level in their profession.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 8 x specialisation courses 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

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You can apply to start full-time study of this specialisation in Trimester 1 only, or part-time study in Trimester 1, 2 or 3.

Study period Application closing date Orientation
Study period s
tart date
Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024 Monday 22 January Monday 15 January Monday 22 January Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024 Monday 20 May Monday 6 May Monday 13 May Friday 16 August
Trimester 3, 2024 Monday 2 September Monday 26 August Monday 2 September Friday 6 December

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

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