Overview

Mathematics provides a language to understand, model and describe the world around us. Studying mathematics allows you to learn and apply this language to solve both theoretical and real-world problems, while also encountering many profound and beautiful concepts.With an emphasis on applied mathematics, this degree covers all the major areas … For more content click the Read More button below.

Course offerings

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Program of study
144 Units

Year 136 Units
Year 236 Units
Year 336 Units
Year 436 Units
Honours Program36 Units

Admission requirements

Admission requirements
Pre-requisites
English Language requirements

Aims

The course has been designed to provide graduates with:

  • A strong foundation in both the theoretical and the practical aspects of applied mathematics and statistics
  • An understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities and a commitment to them
  • Well-developed written and oral communication skills
  • An ability to critically analyse and evaluate mathematical and statistical information, to create models and solve problems
  • The ability to work professionally as an individual and as a member of multi-disciplinary teams
  • An ability to undertake research in mathematics
  • An understanding of the need to undertake lifelong learning and the capacity to do so
  • Preparation for future professional roles as a mathematician

The course provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study or for a career in a mathematically-related field or in other areas where the range of skills and knowledge acquired is needed or desirable.

Student progression rules

Students achieving a GPA of at least 5 at the end of third year will be eligible to continue into the fourth year of the course. Students who do not meet the GPA requirement will be able to exit with the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences on completion of 108 units according to the first three years of study in the degree.

Associations

Course/Exit award association
Honours - Embedded/Bachelor association