Overview

Highlights

Use mathematical models and numerical algorithms to make appropriate and better decisions in complex decision-making problems.

Employ advanced analytical methods such as operations research, financial mathematics, stochastic and mathematical modelling, and mathematical optimisation.

Work within different industries including manufacturing and production, management, health care, finance and economics, goods and services, infrastructure, transportation and logistics, mining and defence.

QUT is ranked eighth for statistics and operational research in Australia (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).

Careers and outcomes

The Mathematics (Operations Research) course at Queensland University of Technology graduates typically have a wide range of employment choices upon graduation. The job markets for actuaries, finance analysts, and operations research analysts have been strong in recent years and are expected to remain so in the near future.

Actuary

Financial adviser/analyst

ICT administrator

Mathematician

Operations manager

Research officer

Risk manager

Systems analyst

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Probability and Stochastic Modelling

Abstract Mathematical Reasoning

Linear Algebra

Computational Explorations

Computational Mathematics

Calculus and Differential Equations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-07-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-29 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-06-18 00:00:00 , National

More details

1st semester: International: Applications are open all year.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

288 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

Mathematics Operations Research View 109 other Bachelors in Mathematics in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 049433D

A completed International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 30 points.

An aggregate score of 9 based on the best three A-Level subjects from General Certificate of Education (GCE) or Cambridge Higher School Certificate (HSC) Advanced (A2) Level.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

39500 AUD / year

≈ 39500 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5200 AUD / year

≈ 5200 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth supported place (CSP) for domestic students.

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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