Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Mathematics

The Graduate Diploma of Mathematics from Charles Sturt University provides a short program of postgraduate study for graduates of other disciplines who need to understand and use mathematics professionally. Available for online study from anywhere in the world, this mathematics degree provides a flexible and tailored study program to suit your needs. It is ideal for those who do not have a university background in mathematics.

Key Information

• Study mode and sessions: Online
• Duration: Minimum time - 1 year, Maximum time - 2 years
• Entry score: TBA
• Indicative fees:
  • International online: Full-time - $34,480.00 pa, Part-time - $17,240.00 pa
• Course points and codes: Credit Points: 64, AQF: Level 8
• Additional information: Work-integrated learning

Why Study with Us?

The Graduate Diploma of Mathematics develops your quantitative skills, advancing from a high school calculus level of mathematics to the higher level required in professions such as finance, insurance, and engineering. It allows high school teachers to add mathematics as a second teaching area or move from primary to secondary mathematics teaching.

• Tailored study: The Graduate Diploma of Mathematics provides a flexible study program that can be tailored to meet your professional needs in fields such as secondary education, research, and extension work.
• Flexible offering: This course is delivered online, so you can combine work and part-time study. Subjects are taught using learning techniques including video-captured lectures, online meetings, subject forums, and online subject resources.
• Exceptional teachers: Charles Sturt University has an excellent national reputation in computing and mathematics, with a research profile that is ranked at world level according to the most recent Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) evaluation in 2015.

Career Opportunities

A university-level mathematics qualification provides knowledge and problem-solving skills that are useful in many fields, including finance, insurance, engineering, epidemiology, meteorology, teaching, and education. If you're a qualified teacher, Charles Sturt University's Graduate Diploma of Mathematics will allow you to add mathematics as a second teaching area or to move from primary to secondary mathematics teaching. Qualified secondary mathematics teachers are in high demand throughout Australia.

What You Will Study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

• Intensive school: You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials, and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.
• Course Information: This course consists of two core subjects and a pathway for either quantitative-focused or teaching-focused students.

Course Structure

• Essential set (64 pts):
  • Core subjects: 16 Credit Points
    • MTH401: Computer Aided Mathematics 1 with Applications (8 credit pts)
    • MTH402: Computer Aided Mathematics 2 with Applications (8 credit pts)
  • Quantitative Focused pathway: 48 Credit Points
    • Restricted electives: 48 Credit Points
      • Select six (6) subjects from the following:
        • MTH400: Introductory Mathematics (8 credit pts)
        • MTH403: Multivariable Calculus (8 credit pts)
        • MTH404: Ordinary Differential Equations (8 credit pts)
        • MTH405: Principles of Operations Research (8 credit pts)
        • MTH406: Complex Analysis (8 credit pts)
        • MTH407: Mathematical Modelling (8 credit pts)
        • MTH418: Topics In Calculus (8 credit pts)
        • MTH419: Linear Algebra (8 credit pts)
        • STA501: Scientific Data Analysis (8 credit pts)
        • STA404: Statistical Data Analysis (8 credit pts)
        • STA448: Multivariate Statistical Analysis (8 credit pts)
        • STA427: Advanced Statistical Modelling (8 credit pts)
        • STA508: Experimental Design and Analysis (PG) (8 credit pts)
  • Teaching Focused pathway: 48 Credit Points
    • Compulsory subjects: 16 Credit Points
      • EMM441: Curriculum Method 1: Mathematics (8 credit pts)
      • EPT442: Professional Experience 2 (8 credit pts)
    • Restricted electives: 32 Credit Points
      • Select four (4) subjects from the following:
        • EMM442: Curriculum Method 2: Mathematics (8 credit pts)
        • MTH400: Introductory Mathematics (8 credit pts)
        • MTH403: Multivariable Calculus (8 credit pts)
        • MTH404: Ordinary Differential Equations (8 credit pts)
        • MTH405: Principles of Operations Research (8 credit pts)
        • MTH406: Complex Analysis (8 credit pts)
        • MTH407: Mathematical Modelling (8 credit pts)
        • MTH418: Topics In Calculus (8 credit pts)
        • MTH419: Linear Algebra (8 credit pts)
        • STA501: Scientific Data Analysis (8 credit pts)

Costs

• Calculate my fee: The section below is designed to allow you to select the option specific to your circumstances to discover the course fee and course offering information appropriate for you.
• Course Fees:
  • International online: Full-time - $34,480.00 pa, Part-time - $17,240.00 pa
  • Subject fee (8 Points): TBA
• Payment Options:
  1. Pay all of your student contribution up front direct to the university
  2. Pay part of your student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)
  3. Defer all of your student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan through the Australian Government (if eligible)

Scholarships

We have scholarships and grants, totaling over $11 million annually! They cover various areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, community service, specific courses, on-campus living, and individuals in unique circumstances.

Entry Requirements

• Selection rank: TBA
• Academic entry requirements: Applicants are required to have a bachelor degree, OR a diploma and work experience relevant to the course, or equivalent.
• Language requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent requirements: TBA

Credit and Pathways

If you’ve completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

We also have several admission pathways to help you take the step into your preferred course, even if you don't quite meet the entry requirements at first. Find out what admission pathways are available to you.

How to Apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.

• Apply via UAC: Important dates - Refer to key dates on the UAC website
• Apply via VTAC: Important dates - Refer to key dates on the VTAC website
• Apply directly to Charles Sturt: Important dates - Check out our direct application closing dates

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