Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)

University of New South Wales

Australia, Sydney

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University of New South Wales

Australia , Sydney

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

088843G

Credit point

192 Points

Campuses

Kensington

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJuly-2025

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 57,500 / year

Next Intake July-2025

Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours)

About

Are you a high achiever with a keen mind wanting to specialise in mathematics? If you’re interested in the increasing range of quantitative careers in areas such as finance and environmental modelling, this degree offers a strong foundation.

This four-year degree combines advanced coursework with an honours-level research project. You’ll also choose a major to specialise in a particular subject area.

Applied Mathematics
Understand and predict real-world problems and improve their outcomes. Mathematical methods and models are employed to find solutions not only for technical and industrial problems, but also for social, biomedical and economic problems.

Pure Mathematics
Study the foundation of all mathematics. This major is concerned with discovering the patterns and structures that underlie wide areas of mathematics. Although motivated more by a search for beauty and symmetry, this area of mathematics has led to major advances in many areas of science and technology.

Advanced Statistics
Explore the methodology for drawing conclusions from data - estimating the present, predicting the future and making decisions in the face of uncertainty. Modern statistics is a rapidly evolving science where innovations in technology present exciting new opportunities for collection and analysis of huge and complex data sets.

Learn with the best
We’re ranked 44th in the world and 1st in Australia for mathematics.^* As Australia’s largest and highest ranked school of mathematics & statistics, we provide comprehensive coverage of modern mathematics, underpinned by leading teaching and research.

Leverage our industry connections
Reach your career goals with industry relevant skills and training. We have links with many leading organisations such as the Roads and Maritime Services, CommBank and SIRCA. Our connections with industry give you the opportunity to apply your learning to real-world issues. Our industry connections also benefit from the mathematical insights of our talented students. Tap into our network of 400+ industry and research partners to start building your own professional connections.

Join our Talented Students Program
The Talented Students Program (TSP) introduces high-performing students entering selected science degrees to cutting-edge, world-class research in UNSW Science. TSP gives you the opportunity to engage in research experiences as early as possible to nurture the passion for research that all UNSW scientists share. Our previous TSP students have written research papers, attended conferences, integrated into research groups, developed peer groups and much more. All of these opportunities are available from year one of your science degree.

^{*QS World University Rankings by Subect 2024}

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Great Britain General Certificate of Education (GCE A levels)

12.0

All applicants must present a minimum of two Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry Scores are calculated from the best two, three, or four A2 Level subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1.

International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)

33.0

Entry criteria is based on scores required for entry into UNSW in 2024 and are only applicable if the Diploma has been completed. Students currently attempting the IB Diploma or Bilingual Diploma can apply directly to UNSW or through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) (after 2016)

1240.0

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) based on the total of evidence-based reading and writing and mathematical test scores. Must be provided in conjunction with evidence of successful completion of senior secondary studies.

English Program Requirements

Faculty Undergraduate Postgraduate coursework Postgraduate research
Medicine & Health

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Bachelor of Nutrition/Master of Dietetics & Food Innovation: 7.0 overall (min 7.0 in each subtest)

The following programs require 7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Bachelor of Medical Studies (BMed)/Doctor of Medicine (MD) including double degree
Bachelor of Exercise Science/Master of Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Medicine/Master of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Applied Exercise Science/Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology

6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest)

Exceptions:

Graduate Certificate in Myopia Management:7.0 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

6.5 overall (min 6.0 in each subtest)

Career

Future careers

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) is designed to match local and global career opportunities, preparing you for the workplace. Mathematics and statistics graduates work in a huge variety of areas, wherever logical skill and analysis of quantitative data is needed to provide accurate and timely answers.

Data Forensics/Fraud Detection
Analysing patterns in large data sets to find the “needles in the haystack” of fraudulent or terrorist activity.
Environmental Modelling
Understanding of massive computer models that predict changes in weather, climate and ocean currents.
Biostatistics
Securing public health and testing drugs and new procedures for safety and efficacy, using statistical inference.
Cryptography
Encoding and decoding signals within financial markets, the internet and the military, as well as numerous other applications.
Quantitative Risk
Monitoring the risk positions of banks in light of changing market conditions as well as credit and operational profiles.
Game Design
Designing complex games to ensure correct probabilities and accurate simulations.
Data Management
Ensuring accuracy and accessibility of organisations’ data warehouses.
Teaching
Inspiring the new generation with an understanding of the power of mathematics.
Research
Answering the many abstract questions thrown up by other sciences and by mathematics itself.

Our alumni

"In the earlier years of my degree, I was exposed to a broad range of mathematical concepts, drawing on things only touched upon in high school. In the upper years, I was then able to choose which part of math really interested me and hone in on my skills by completing focused subjects in the area. The small classes and dedicated time with the academics meant that I was always able to achieve a deeper level of understanding, even with the trickier concepts."

Miriam Greenbaum

Consultant, Business Consulting (Finance), Ernst & Young

"My first reason for choosing to study mathematics at UNSW was because of the quality and diversity of the faculty, which is one of the largest and most respected in Australia. This gave me the opportunity to study mathematics at a very high level over a broad range of fields. Secondly, a mathematics degree at UNSW gave me a lot of flexibility with what I wanted to study. This allowed me to extend myself with higher levels of mathematics, as well as to study courses outside of mathematics which I found interesting."

Anthony Morris

Staff Software Engineer, Google