Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

The Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) is a broad and flexible degree that can be tailored to suit your interests. You'll build advanced knowledge in mathematics and related disciplines so you can work towards your dream career.

You'll tackle a range of topics in statistics, data science and applied mathematics. Learn advanced mathematical methods and theories and how to apply them to solve important industrial and social problems. Use your majors and elective courses to build your knowledge in a related discipline, preparing you to work in your desired role or industry.

You'll also complete an internship, supervised project or work in our dedicated Mathematics Clinic so you can get valuable industry experience. Your honours year will focus on advancing your knowledge in your chosen area of mathematics and provide you with a pathway into research or go-getting employment.

Mathematics is a discipline that underpins all modern science, engineering, technology and most areas of academia and industry. This means you can be employed across all sectors of society, including in cutting-edge business and tech.

What you'll learn

This flexible degree combines essential knowledge in mathematics with disciplines of your choice, preparing you for exciting and high-impact careers.

Your compulsory courses will expose you to topics like linear algebra, calculus, programming, research in mathematics, probability and statistics and statistical practice. You'll also build important industry connections through our Mathematics Clinic, an internship or a supervised project.

This degree allows you to tailor your studies with major courses and electives in complimentary areas. Major topics range from mathematical modelling, optimisation, fluid dynamics, simulation for decision science and differential equations. You might choose elective courses in survey statistics, Riemannian geometry, spatial statistics or predictive analysis.

As part of the honours component of your degree, you'll complete a research project in contemporary mathematics or statistics under the guidance of an academic supervisor.

Gain essential knowledge to operate in our modern world with common core courses. Topics may include Aboriginal knowledges, ethical knowledges, artificial intelligence, cultural competency, and entrepreneurship and design thinking.

Majors

The Bachelor of Mathematics is also available with majors in the following:

• Applied Mathematics

• Data Science

• Pure Mathematics

• Statistics