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- Description
- Program learning outcomes
- Details
- Admission information
- Credit transfer
- Professional recognition
- Academic requirements for program completion
- Program plans
- Additional documents
- Transition arrangements
- Program structure
- Suggested electives
- Honours
- Additional information
- International students
- Additional support
Program handbook
Description
Graduates in Mathematics are highly sought after in government, industry and business because they are able to analyse data, produce models and predict future trends in a variety of areas. The Bachelor of Mathematics is a flexible program that enables you to develop mathematical skills and combine them with other disciplines.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Knowledge: You will possess in-depth knowledge and skills in at least one area of mathematics to a depth sufficient for further study, research or employment as a mathematician or statistician or data scientist; with proficiency in the fundamentals of mathematics or statistics; and an awareness of areas of mathematics/statistics and understanding of connections between them.
- Understanding: You will have the ability to formulate mathematical/statistical problems, validate mathematical/statistical models and to interpret their results, and apply and adapt mathematical or statistical knowledge to a wide range of situations.
- Skills: You will be a problem-solver who will use their judgement and ability to form conjectures and test them using mathematical or statistical methods, reason formally from hypotheses to conclusions, develop mathematical/ statistical methods to solve problems, and will be experienced in the use of mathematical and statistical resources from the literature or in computational tools.
- Responsiveness: You will be able to effectively communicate with the mathematical and broader community, using mathematical or statistical tools to assimilate and articulate mathematical/statistical concepts and arguments with clear and systematic reasoning in an appropriate form.
- Flexibility: You will be able to work in many different environments and have the capacity to both work independently as well collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ethical Practice: You will have an understanding of the importance of standards of mathematical practice within the profession and broader community, an awareness of the importance of using appropriate mathematical and statistical models, the ability to validate the reliability of mathematical and/or statistical techniques and cognisant of their scope, and a commitment to keep up with developments in mathematics/statistics.
Details
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Program code | 10237 | |||||
AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||||
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Assumed knowledge | Mathematics Advanced | |||||
Recommended studies | HSC Mathematics Extension 1 or equivalent | |||||
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CRICOS Code | 001608D |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Eligibility for admission to this program is based on applicants meeting the minimum selection rank, or satisfying the requirements for an approved admission scheme.
The University of Newcastle accepts a range of qualifications to determine eligibility for admission. These include, but are not limited to, Australian or overseas senior secondary qualifications (such as the HSC), prior tertiary studies, prior TAFE/VET studies, and completed enabling programs.
For further information on the pathways that are available to you, please refer to:
Enrolling in mathematics - Maths placement test
Your degree includes either compulsory or optional courses in maths. To maximise your likelihood of academic success, it is recommended that you select the course which matches your existing knowledge and understanding of maths concepts.
Answer a few questions now to find out what mathematics you should enrol in.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Credit may be granted for studies completed at another institution if they were completed within the previous 8 years. Credit will be granted by the Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Science and Information Technology in accordance with the relevant policies approved by the University.
Professional recognition
Australian Mathematical Society
Students may join the Australian Mathematical Society (AustMS) http://www.austms.org.au/ as student members before they graduate.
Statistical Society of Australia
The Bachelor of Mathematics (Statistics Major) is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia Inc.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
240 units
Program duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
Students are required to complete a total of, but no more than, 240 units, comprised of the following:
- 90 units of Core courses
- 10 unit from the Programming course list
- 60 unit major (20 units of Core courses also count towards the major for a total of 80 units)
- 80 units of Electives
Notes
1) Some of the program's Core courses also count towards the majors, as below:
- Pure and Applied Mathematics Major: MATH1120 and MATH1800
- Statistics Major: STAT1100 and STAT1300
- Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major: MATH1120 and MATH1800
2) Students can use their Electives to complete a second major (double major), with the following restrictions:
- The Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major cannot be studied alongside the Pure and Applied Mathematics Major or the Statistics Major.
- The Data Science Co-major cannot be completed as a single major. The Data Science Co-major can only be studied as part of a double major alongside the Statistics Major or the Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major.
- The Climate Science Co-major cannot be completed as a single major. The Climate Science Co-Major cannot be studied alongside the Data Science Co-Major. The Climate Science Co-major will require all of a student's 80 units of Electives.
- The Computer Science Co-major cannot be completed as a single major. The Computer Science Co-major can only be studied as part of a double major alongside the Pure and Applied Mathematics Major or the Statistics Major or the Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major.
3) For a double major, each major must have at least 60 units of unique courses that are not being counted towards the other major.
4) Students must only complete courses that form part of the program.
5) Electives include any unrestricted courses offered within the university.
6) In addition the program must include:
- No more than 100 units at 1000 level.
- At least 40 units at 2000 level.
- At least 60 units at 3000 level.
Program planner
Current students program planner
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Prospective student degree planner
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Additional documents
- 2021 Transition Arrangements 283.6 KB
Transition arrangements
2021 Revision
From 2021 there are changes to the program. For students who commenced the program prior to 2021, please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
2019 Revision
Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major - In 2018 and prior, students completing this major needed to complete 20 units of 2000 level directed courses including at least one of MATH2330, MATH2730, or STAT2000. MATH2730 is no longer offered. Students who commenced the program in 2018 and prior who completed MATH2730 can continue to count this course towards their Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major. Students who commence the program from 2019 onwards must complete 20 units of 2000 level directed courses including either MATH2330 or STAT2000.
Applied Mathematics Major - In 2018 and prior, MATH2730 was a compulsory course in the Applied Mathematics Major. In 2018 MATH2730 was removed from the major and MATH2330 became a compulsory course instead as MATH2730 is no longer offered. Students who commenced the program in 2018 or prior who completed MATH2730 can continue to count this course towards their Applied Mathematics Major. Students who commence the program from 2019 onwards must complete MATH2330.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
MATH1800 | Mathematical Modelling |
| 10 units |
STAT1100 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
STAT1300 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
| 10 units |
MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
MATH2340 | Linearity and Continuity 1 |
| 10 units |
MATH2350 | Linearity and Continuity 2 |
| 10 units |
STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
Programming Course List
Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
INFT1004 | Introduction to Programming |
| 10 units |
SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
Majors
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
MATH1800 | Mathematical Modelling |
| 10 units |
MATH2242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Applied Linear Algebra |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Complete 40 units from the following directed courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH3120 | Algebra |
| 10 units |
MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
MATH3205 | Applied Fourier Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH3700 | Partial Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
Statistics
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
STAT1100 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
STAT1300 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
| 10 units |
STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
STAT2300 | Statistical Inference |
| 10 units |
STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3040 | Forecasting with Linear Time Series Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
STAT3800 | Deterministic and Stochastic Optimisation |
| 10 units |
Studies in Mathematics and Statistics
Compulsory Courses | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
MATH1800 | Mathematical Modelling |
| 10 units |
2000 Level Course List | |||
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Completed 20 units from the 2000 level course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH2242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Applied Linear Algebra |
| 10 units |
STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
STAT2300 | Statistical Inference |
| 10 units |
3000 Level Course List | |||
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Complete 40 units from the 3000 level course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH3120 | Algebra |
| 10 units |
MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
MATH3205 | Applied Fourier Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH3700 | Partial Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3040 | Forecasting with Linear Time Series Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
STAT3800 | Deterministic and Stochastic Optimisation |
| 10 units |
Co-majors (Optional)
Students may use their Electives to complete a co-major
Climate Science
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
GEOS1040 | Earth: Our Dynamic Planet |
| 10 units |
GEOS1050 | Earth: Natural Hazards |
| 10 units |
GEOS2050 | Catchments and Climate |
| 10 units |
GEOS2161 | Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
PHYS2300 | Climate and Energy |
| 10 units |
SCIE2223 | Weather and Waves |
| 10 units |
GEOS3250 | Advanced Spatial Science |
| 10 units |
GEOS3340 | Climate Change and Resource Management |
| 10 units |
Computer Science
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1510 | Discrete Mathematics |
| 10 units |
SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
COMP2230 | Algorithms |
| 10 units |
COMP2270 | Theory of Computation |
| 10 units |
COMP3260 | Data Security |
| 10 units |
COMP3290 | Compiler Design |
| 10 units |
COMP3320 | Computer Graphics |
| 10 units |
Data Science
Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following compulsory courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
COMP1140 | Database and Information Management |
| 10 units |
SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
SENG1120 | Data Structures |
| 10 units |
COMP2230 | Algorithms |
| 10 units |
STAT2300 | Statistical Inference |
| 10 units |
COMP3330 | Machine Intelligence |
| 10 units |
COMP3340 | Data Mining |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Complete 10 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3040 | Forecasting with Linear Time Series Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3800 | Deterministic and Stochastic Optimisation |
| 10 units |
Majors - Only available to student who com
Applied Mathematics
Compulsory Courses | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH1800 | Mathematical Modelling |
| 10 units |
STAT1300 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
| 10 units |
2000 Level Course List | |||
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Choose 20 units from the 2000 level course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH2242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH2350 | Linearity and Continuity 2 |
| 10 units |
MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Applied Linear Algebra |
| 10 units |
3000 Level Course List | |||
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Choose 40 units from 3000 level Directed Courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH3120 | Algebra |
| 10 units |
MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
MATH3205 | Applied Fourier Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH3700 | Partial Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3040 | Forecasting with Linear Time Series Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
STAT3800 | Deterministic and Stochastic Optimisation |
| 10 units |
Pure Mathematics
Compulsory | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
MATH2350 | Linearity and Continuity 2 |
| 10 units |
Course List (2000 Level) | |||
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Choose 20 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH2242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations and Applied Linear Algebra |
| 10 units |
Course List (3000 Level) | |||
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Choose 40 units from the following course list. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
MATH3120 | Algebra |
| 10 units |
MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
MATH3205 | Applied Fourier Analysis |
| 10 units |
MATH3700 | Partial Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3040 | Forecasting with Linear Time Series Models |
| 10 units |
STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
STAT3800 | Deterministic and Stochastic Optimisation |
| 10 units |
Electives
Electives 80 unit requirement | |
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Complete 80 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 80 units |
Suggested electives
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
Honours
An Honours year is available to students as a separate program in the form of an additional year to those who meet the entry requirements. For more information about honours, please refer to the program handbooks for the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours); http://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-mathematics-honours
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
Students with an outstanding record in HSC Extension 2 Mathematics at High School may be eligible to enter an Accelerated program which allows them to complete the Bachelor of Mathematics degree program in five semesters. Please contact the Bachelor of Mathematics Program Convenor if you are interested.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
Bachelor of Mathematics
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