Transform curiosity into research 

Turn your curiosity and ambition into reality with a PhD in Maths. You may want to shape global policy, launch a startup, deliver community impact or contribute new knowledge to the field. Whatever your goal is, we'll bring together all corners of our campus community, global networks, and world-class facilities to support you. 

Innovations in science and technology are founded on innovative mathematical research. Supported by leading experts, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your expertise and see it make a difference to the world.  

Part of the Faculty of Science.

Doctor of Philosophy

CODE

UTS: C02104 (version 1)

DURATION

4 years full time
8 years part time

INTAKE

Research Session 1 2025
Research Session 2 2025
Research Session 1 2026
Research Session 2 2026

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COURSE FEES

Government-funded scholarship places available
$205,696

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LOCATION

City campus

What you’ll study

Your research program is tailored to you. You’ll design it with your supervisors and Faculty of Science at the start of your PhD. With access to our networks, facilities and advanced training, you’ll have the opportunity to deepen your speciality. 

Under expert mentorship, you’ll study your chosen related research topic over multiple years.  

You’ll regularly present your research to a team of experts for assessment. Your final research thesis or practice-led research project (such as an algorithm or venture) will be examined for how you have uniquely contributed to your chosen field. 

Subjects at a glance

  • Core subjects

    Subject Code Subject Name
    34980
    PhD Thesis: Mathematical Sciences

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Careers

Your future career

During your PhD program, you’ll have the opportunity to gain expertise and develop skills in problem solving, project management and communication that are transferrable across industries, global institutions, governments and startups. 

You may rejoin your industry with new perspectives and knowledge. Or you may explore a career change. With the networks you'll have access to, you could join a new industry, start your own business or pursue further research. 

Career options

“Only a year into my PhD, I’ve managed to understand the problem far better than before.”

Samuel Adeoti

PhD candidate

Faculty of Science

Where you’ll study

Our world-class facilities support your future-focused learning and high-impact research. They enable effective partnerships with industry and provide services to our community.

Why UTS?

Why study Science and Mathematics at UTS

With a science and maths degree at UTS, you'll learn how to answer the big questions of tomorrow and make a positive social impact. We offer practical, relevant and innovative programs that enable you to work across multiple fields.

Study in world-class facilities, including Australia's first Super Lab, and look for trace in our forensic crime scene labs or explore speciality maths, computing, and quantum physics facilities stocked with the latest industry equipment.

100%

of our Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemistry and Genetics research is ranked at or above world standard.

2018 Excellence in Research for Australia evaluation

233,600 increase in jobs

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services is Australia's second-largest growth industry.

Jobs and Skills Employment Projections May 2023 to May 2033

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