Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,237 / year(s)

Next IntakeJuly 5, 2026

Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

About

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.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

Secondary education (Year 12)

Completion of a secondary education qualification equivalent to the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Completion of an award from a registered training organisation (RTO) at Certificate IV (AQF level 4) or higher.

Higher education study

Successful completion of at least 6 months full-time study (or equivalent part-time) in a higher education award program in an undergraduate diploma (AQF level 5) or higher.

English Program Requirements

IELTS Overall 6.5 | IELTS Reading 6 | IELTS Listening 6 | IELTS Speaking 6 | IELTS Writing 6

Career

Career outcomes

You can use your problem-solving and technical skills in mathematical modelling and statistical analysis to pursue careers in a range of industries.

You could work in healthcare as a data analyst, predicting disease outbreaks using statistical methods. Maybe you’ll be an intelligence analyst, collecting and interpreting data to inform decision-making in security, law enforcement or corporate sectors. Perhaps you’ll continue your studies to work in education as a maths teacher, inspiring the next generation of mathematicians.

You might also apply your knowledge and skills to the following fields:

Economics
Engineering
Environmental science
Finance and banking
Healthcare and biostatistics
Market research and business intelligence
Material science
Public health
Sports analytics
Technology and software development.

Industry trends

The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) reports 75% of the fastest growing jobs require STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) skills. These skills are critical for helping us to cure deadly diseases, design future-proof cities and understand complex data (AMSI, 2021).

Another report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) lists analytical thinking as the most sought-after skill by employers. It also predicts 75% of companies will adopt technologies like big data, cloud computing and AI by 2028 (WEF, 2023). With your versatile problem-solving and analytical skills, you’ll be an asset to businesses and industries around the globe.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

39,237 / year(s)

Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

University of Adelaide

Australia, Adelaide

Go to Official Website