Program Overview
Victoria University of Wellington's postgraduate mathematics program offers advanced study in pure and applied mathematics, with specializations in abstract mathematics or interdisciplinary applications. Taught by award-winning researchers, the program prepares graduates for careers in research, industry, and academia, fostering a vibrant community with opportunities for collaboration and support.
Program Outline
The program delves deep into the world of mathematical patterns and structures, covering both pure and applied mathematics. Students have the opportunity to specialize in abstract mathematics or collaborate with researchers across the university on applications of mathematics to their fields. The school boasts strengths in computability theory, matroids, C algebras, general relativity, and other fields.
Outline
Victoria University of Wellington offers a variety of postgraduate qualifications in mathematics, including:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Science
- Postgraduate Diploma in Arts
- Bachelor of Science with Honours
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours
- Master of Science by thesis
- Master of Science by coursework and thesis
- Master of Arts
- Master of Actuarial Science
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) The program covers a wide range of research areas, from pure to applied mathematics, including:
- Combinatorics and matroid theory
- Mathematical logic and computability
- Number theory and algebra
- Analysis and topology—including Banach and C algebras
- Mathematical modelling
- Singularity and invariant theory
- Numerical analysis
Teaching
The program is taught by internationally respected research mathematicians who have received numerous awards.
Careers
Graduates of the postgraduate mathematics program are employed in a variety of positions, often as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Potential career paths include market research, meteorology, economics, statistics, research at universities and research institutes, and corporate laboratories.
Other
The program fosters a vibrant community of students and staff, providing opportunities to attend events, seminars, workshops, and social functions. The program maintains strong relationships with Crown Research Institutes and organizations like Statistics New Zealand, ACC, and MBIE, offering students further opportunities for collaboration and research.
Additional Notes
- Scholarships are available for many PhD students to cover fees and other expenses.
- Students can apply for work as tutors or markers for undergraduate classes.
