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Program handbook
Description
The University of Newcastle's Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) is for those who are passionate about mathematics and who are inspired to reach the cutting edge of mathematics. You will learn from leading mathematical researchers who will guide you through a tailored program, specifically designed to give you the skills that employers are seeking. You’ll be able to follow your passions, and customise your study with a wide range of disciplinary choices. Our guidance and mentoring give you the confidence to know you’re heading where you want to with your career in mathematics. You’ll begin the important process of establishing the professional networks that will be critical throughout your career. You’ll have authentic opportunities to work with industry and in research whilst you study and will be prepared to pursue higher degree and research opportunities, including internationally. By the time you finish your studies, you will have the practical skills to apply mathematics to make a difference in the world and contribute to expanding the boundaries of mathematics itself.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Proficiency: You will be a practitioner who has the ability to apply your learning and skills to create new understandings of the world and real world issues that lay at the intersection of many traditional and emerging mathematical disciplines.
- Experience: You will be able to formulate, validate, adapt, apply and respond to a range of mathematical scenarios, questions, case studies and models.
- Tenacity: You will be a problem solver and an innovator who can identify, draw upon and manage resources to take a project from concept to completion.
- Perception: You will be a critical thinker who has keen insight and a broad perspective of the world to find mathematical solutions to complex problems.
- Responsiveness: You will be a person who has the flexibility to work in many different environments, to harness collective knowledge within local and global professional networks, to communicate effectively, to work with people and have an appreciation of others.
- Integrity: You will be a professional who can apply your skills and knowledge of mathematics to the highest ethical standards responsibly and honestly.
Details
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| Program code | 40212 | |||||
| AQF level | Level 7 Bachelor Degree | |||||
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| Assumed knowledge | Mathematics Advanced | |||||
| Recommended studies | HSC Mathematics Extension 2 or equivalent | |||||
| Term type | Semesters | |||||
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| CRICOS Code | 0100472 |
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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.
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
The Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units, as follows:
- 120 units of Core courses
- 10 units of Programming courses chosen from the course list
- 10 units of Mathematics courses chosen from the course list
- One 60 unit major (includes 20 units of Core courses for a total of 80 units)
- 40 units of Electives
Please note: Students must only complete courses that form part of the program. Students in the Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) cannot complete a double major or a co-major. Electives include any unrestricted courses offered within the university. 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
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Additional documents
- 2021 Transition Arrangements 290.9 KB
- 2023 Transition Arrangements 150.7 KB
- 2024 Transition Arrangement 842.4 KB
Transition arrangements
2024 Revision
From 2023 there are changes to the program structure. Students who have NOT successfully completed HSC Mathematics Extension I and/or II need to enrol in MATH1110 in their first year of study (prior to MATH1120). For students who have successfully completed HSC Mathematics Extension I and/or II may enrol in SCIE3500 in the third year of their program. All students who have successfully completed MATH1110 can continue to count this towards their degree.
2023 Revision
From 2023 there are changes to the program structure. For students who commenced the program prior to 2023, please refer to the Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents section for more information.
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.
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 |
| MATH1120 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2 |
| 10 units |
| MATH1800 | Mathematical Modelling |
| 10 units |
| SCIE1003 | Advanced Scientific Thinking |
| 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 |
| SCIE2003 | Advanced Interdisciplinary Challenges |
| 10 units |
| STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| MATH3600 | Work Integrated Learning for Mathematical Sciences |
| 10 units |
| SCIE3003 | Advanced Transdisciplinary Capstone |
| 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 |
Mathematics Course List
Complete 10 units from the following course list. Students who have NOT successfully completed HSC Mathematics Extension I and/or II need to enrol in MATH1110 in their first year of study (prior to MATH1120). For students who have successfully completed HSC Mathematics Extension I and/or II may enrol in SCIE3500 in the third year of their program. | |||
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| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MATH1110 | Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1 |
| 10 units |
| SCIE3500 | Research Integrated Learning |
| 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 |
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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MATH2350 | Linearity and Continuity 2 |
| 10 units |
| Course List (2000 Level) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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 40 unit requirement | |
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Complete 40 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. | 40 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 Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) Program Handbook.
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.
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.
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