Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)

The Advanced Mathematics degree is similar in structure to both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Advanced). This degree attracts many highly talented students who often combine their interest in mathematics with some other area of science or technology.

Students in this degree study the majority of their mathematics material at the advanced level or as part of a Talented Student Program. Students also have the opportunity to complement their study with other advanced science units of study and challenging subjects from other faculties.

Students in the Advanced Mathematics degree must major in mathematics, statistics, or financial mathematics and statistics. Students must meet minimum progression requirements to remain in the BSc (Advanced Mathematics) degree.

Students who miss out on a place initially may qualify for admission part-way through their degree. The Mathematics Honours program requires an additional year of study and research.

• Degree profile
• Career opportunities with this degree
• Talented Student Program
• ATAR, Intake and Assumed Knowledge
• Information for International Students

Degree profile

The Advanced Mathematics degree is similar in structure to both the Bachelor of Science and the Bachelor of Science (Advanced).

Students in the Advanced Mathematics degree must major in Mathematics or Statistics.

Students must meet minimum progression requirements to remain in the BSc (Advanced Mathematics) degree.

The Mathematics Honours program requires an additional year of study and research.

Career Opportunities

A degree in mathematics or statistics opens doors to a very wide range of career possibilities. By studying mathematics you can develop important skills which are valued by many different types of employers - the ability to solve problems, think logically, construct mathematical and computer models, and research and analyse complex situations.

You will find that these sorts of skills are useful in many different careers, and never go out of date. After your first degree there are many opportunities to acquire more specialised expertise, for example by completing a Master’s degree in Commerce or Graduate Law. Building your mathematics abilities is always easier the earlier you do it in your career training.

As a mathematician or statistician, you could be employed by a government or private research organisation, in banking or financial institutions, insurance companies, in the engineering, software, telecommunications or mining industries, market research and analysis, schools or other educational institutions, or a government scientific or defence enterprise.

Check the following websites for examples of currently available job opportunities.

www.austms.org.au/

www.statsci.org/jobs

Other Ways to Study Advanced Mathematics

Advanced maths subjects are available to good students in many other programs including the BSc and Bachelor of Liberal Studies and most combined degrees. The BSc (Advanced Mathematics) may be combined with Arts, Commerce, Education, Engineering and Law.

Talented Student Program (TSP)

The School of Mathematics and Statistics runs a special Talented Student Program, where the most able students are helped to develop their mathematical interests beyond the scope of the undergraduate program. Some thirty students currently participate.

ATAR, Intake & Assumed Knowledge

Information for International Students