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Mathematics and statistics

Why study Mathematics and statistics?

Our program caters for graduates wanting advanced training and for graduates of other disciplines who wish to update their skills or retrain in computer science, mathematics or statistics. Master’s-level training is available in statistical modelling of physical, biological and economic phenomena. Data analysis using computer-related technology is emphasised.

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Career opportunities

There is a worldwide shortage of qualified statisticians. Graduates are prepared for a range of careers that require quantitative skills. Mathematics and statistics play a crucial role in many areas of science including computer science and the life sciences.

Courses

Local students

Mathematics and statistics courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2011	Graduate Diploma in Finance	Melbourne	1 year full-time study.	Semester 2 (July)
Graduate Diploma in Finance continued… Course description The Graduate Diploma in Finance allows students with insufficient knowledge and experience in finance, economics, accounting or statistics to gain the required introductory -evel knowledge in these disciplines and then to do another semester of study in finance, including subjects in debt securities and econometric methods. Prerequisite Three-year La Trobe bachelor degree or an approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree, with grade average above 60 per cent in the final year. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $18,030 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply direct to the University.
2012	Graduate Diploma in Finance	Melbourne	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time.	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Graduate Diploma in Finance continued… Course description This course aims to give students introductory-level knowledge of and experience in finance, economics, accounting or statistics, supplemented by specialist subjects in debt securities and econometric methods. Prerequisite La Trobe University three-year Bachelor degree or approved equivalent, with grade average above 60 per cent in the final year. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $19,110 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply direct to the University. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Full course details Finance (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011	Master of Statistical Science	Melbourne	2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Statistical Science continued… Course description The course provides opportunities for postgraduate students to further their understanding of the statistical modelling of physical, biological and economic phenomena so they can contribute to applied research and development in industry, commerce and research. It particularly emphasises data analysis using computer-related technology. Prerequisite Bachelor degree with statistics as a major area of study. Students with a Pass degree complete the course in two years; Honours graduates can enter at second-year level. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $15,78 (per 120 credit points) How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 31 October. Mid year entry also available. Professional recognition Students who have completed the first year of the Master of Statistical Science are eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Statistician (AStat) by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc, provided that they have 4 years of practical experience in applying statistics. Full course details Statistical Science (Master)Melbourne
2012	Master of Statistical Science	Melbourne	2 years full-time or up to 4 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Master of Statistical Science continued… Course description The course provides opportunities for postgraduate students to further their understanding of the statistical modelling of physical, biological and economic phenomena so they can contribute to applied research and development in industry, commerce and research. It particularly emphasises data analysis using computer-related technology. Prerequisite Bachelor degree with statistics as a major area of study. Students with a Pass degree complete the course in two years; Honours graduates can enter at second-year level. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $16,720 per 120 credit points. How to apply Apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to the commencement of of the course. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition Students who have completed the first year of the Master of Statistical Science are eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Statistician (AStat) by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc, provided that they have 4 years of practical experience in applying statistics. Full course details Statistical Science (Master)Melbourne
2011	Postgraduate Diploma in Science	Melbourne Albury-Wodonga	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued… Course description This course offers students study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: Biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: Environmental management and ecology. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in an area relevant to the chosen discipline. Extra requirements Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2011): $14,890-18,330 (per 120 credit points) depending on field of study Additional information Start dates vary according to discipline. Some disciplines begin in February, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments. Chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistical sciences are only available at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus. How to apply Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus. Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required. Apply directly to the University by 31 October. Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association. Full course details Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Science	Melbourne Albury-Wodonga	1 year full-time or up to 2 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued… Course description This course offers study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology. Prerequisite Bachelor degree in an area relevant to the chosen discipline. Fee type Fees (Fee-Help available) Fee amount Indicative (2012): $20,580 per 120 credit points. Additional information Start dates vary according to discipline. Some disciplines begin in February at Melbourne campus and January at Albury-Woodonga campus, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments. Chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistical sciences are only available at the Melbourne campus. How to apply If applying to the Melbourne campus, apply directly to the University up to two weeks prior to commencement of the course. If applying to the Albury Woodonga campus, please do so before 16 December 2011. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form. Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association. Full course details Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Mathematics and statistics international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2011	Graduate Diploma in Finance (073313A)	Melbourne	1 year	See additional information	$20 750
Graduate Diploma in Finance continued… Year 2011 Course description The Graduate Diploma in Finance allows students with insufficient knowledge and experience in finance, economics, accounting or statistics to gain the required introductory -evel knowledge in these disciplines and then to do another semester of study in finance, including subjects in debt securities and econometric methods. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements A La Trobe University three-year bachelor degree or an approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree with an average in excess of 60% in the final year. Additional information This course has commencement dates in July and September.
2012	Graduate Diploma in Finance (073313A)	Melbourne	1 year	See additional information	$21 990
Graduate Diploma in Finance continued… Year 2012 Course description This course aims to give students introductory-level knowledge of and experience in finance, economics, accounting or statistics, supplemented by specialist subjects in debt securities and econometric methods. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements A La Trobe University three-year bachelor degree or an approved equivalent undergraduate or postgraduate degree with greater than 60 per cent average in the final year. Additional information This course has commencement dates in February, July and September. Course details Finance (Graduate Diploma)Melbourne
2011	Master of Statistical Science (013468A)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$20 200
Master of Statistical Science continued… Year 2011 Course description The course provides opportunities for postgraduate students to further their understanding of the statistical modelling of physical, biological and economic phenomena so they can contribute to applied research and development in industry, commerce and research. It particularly emphasises data analysis using computer-related technology. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelors degree with a major in statistics, or approved international equivalent. Students with an Honours degree may be accepted into the second year of the course. Professional recognition Students who have completed the first year of the Master of Statistical Science are eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Statistician (AStat) by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc, provided that they have four years of practical experience in applying statistics. Course details Statistical Science (Master)Melbourne
2012	Master of Statistical Science (013468A)	Melbourne	2 years	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)	$21 410
Master of Statistical Science continued… Year 2012 Course description The course provides opportunities for postgraduate students to further their understanding of the statistical modelling of physical, biological and economic phenomena so they can contribute to applied research and development in industry, commerce and research. It particularly emphasises data analysis using computer-related technology. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelors degree with a major in statistics, or approved international equivalent. Students with an Honours degree may be accepted into the second year of the course. Professional recognition Students who have completed the first year of the Master of Statistical Science are eligible for accreditation as an Accredited Statistician (AStat) by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc., provided that they have four years of practical experience in applying statistics. Course details Statistical Science (Master)Melbourne
2012	Postgraduate Diploma in Science (003303E)	Albury-Wodonga Melbourne	1 year	Semester 1 (February)	$23 360
Postgraduate Diploma in Science continued… Year 2012 Course description This course offers study options in various disciplines, depending on campus of enrolment. Melbourne: biochemistry, botany, chemistry, genetics, mathematics, microbiology, physics, statistical sciences, and zoology. Albury-Wodonga: environmental management and ecology. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or Approved equivalent. Academic entry requirements An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent, with a major in a relevant area. Additional information Please note this course has January and July start dates at the Albury-Wodonga campus. Also, start dates vary according to the discipline chosen. Some disciplines begin in February, before the regular undergraduate year; some have no mid-year entry. For details, check with relevant departments Professional recognition Depending on the specific studies chosen, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with a relevant science professional association. Course details Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Melbourne Science (Postgraduate Diploma)Albury-Wodonga

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Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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