Why take Mathematics?
Mathematics leads everywhere, from foreign affairs, through research in science, the social sciences and medicine, to commerce, computing and information technology.
Mathematics leads to perhaps more diverse potential careers than any other discipline because it is the language through which nature, technology and reality is described. It is thus essential for almost every sphere of knowledge and activity in the modern world.
Why do Mathematics at The University of Auckland?
Why study graduate-level mathematics at the University of Auckland?
The University of Auckland has the largest university mathematics department in New Zealand and is among the best in Australasia. A full range of courses are taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels, with particular research strengths across the spectrum of mathematics, from algebra, combinatorics, complex analysis and differential equations to mathematical modelling, functional analysis and operator theory, history of mathematics, numerical analysis, and topology. Many of the staff are leading figures in their area, with strong international reputations for their research. Honours graduates from the maths department at the University of Auckland are sought after by some of the top universities in North America and Europe.
Mathematics Courses and Degrees at The University of Auckland
Mathematics Department School Activities
Careers for mathematics graduates
The mathematical sciences are universal. Having evolved from early efforts to understand the natural and physical world, modem mathematical science consists of a body of knowledge that is a supreme creation of the human intellect. Graduate study in mathematics opens up a world of possibilities and can set you up for a career in commerce, education, industry or science. Opportunities exist in biotechnology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, computing, finance, meteorology, systems analysis, school and university teaching, and many other fields. Mathematics' graduates with honours are particularly sought after.
Maths Career Profiles and Employment Opportunities
Where are some of our recent graduates?
Opportunities:
Mathematics Staff Careers and Research Interests
Dr. Geoff Nicholls 
Prof. John Butcher 
Dr. Anthony Blaom 
Gaven Martin Maths Master Adds to Success
Marston Conder MATHEMATICS IN NEW ZEALAND
Vaughan Jones Fields Medal for Knot Theory
Useful Mathematics Careers and Employment Links
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What is Mathematics and what do people think of it?
Mathematics is a universal language for describing reality
It can be used to describe the world around us
It can also be used to describe some more abstract ideas:
With description comes understanding ...
What are the two most common assumptions about Mathematics
students?
That they are training to be a teacher or That they are training to be an accountant
Actually mathematics graduates take possibly more different avenues than any other subject.
What are the two most common assumptions about Mathematics?
Too hard - don't understand it and Why bother? What practical use does it have?
In fact, mathematics is an essential subject for almost all areas of knowledge in the modern world.
What is a Mathematician?
