Bachelor of Mathematics
This degree is part of the Year 12 Subject Spotlight Early Offer Program
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
Face to Face
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 8 years maximum.
- Semester 1 - 24 Feb 2020
- Semester 2 - 20 Jul 2020
AUD32,895 (indicative annual fee, 2020)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.0
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
3 years full-time.
Face to Face
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:
- In-depth knowledge and skills in mathematics a) Proficiency in the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics b) Knowledge and skills of at least one area of Mathematics to a depth sufficient for further study, research or employment as a mathematician or statistician c) Overview of areas of mathematics and understanding of connections between them
- Experience and understanding of mathematical applications a) Ability to formulate mathematically problems arising outside mathematics b) Ability to validate mathematical models and to interpret their results c) Ability to apply and adapt mathematical or statistical knowledge to a wide range of situation
- Judgement and ability in problem solving a) Ability to form conjectures and to test them using mathematical or statistical methods b) Ability to reason formally from hypotheses to conclusions c) Experience in the use of mathematical and statistical resources from the literature or in computational tools d) Ability to develop mathematical methods for the solution of problems
- Effective communication with the mathematical and broader community a) Ability to use mathematical or statistical tools to assimilate and to present information b) Ability to present clear and systematic reasoning in an appropriate form c) Ability to articulate mathematical concepts and arguments
- Independence and collaboration a) Capacity to work autonomously b) Capacity to work in a team
- Understanding of the importance of standards of mathematical practice within the profession and broader
Details
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| Recommended studies | HSC Mathematics Extension 1. | ||||||
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Admission to this program is available to Australian students, residents and international students. Admission information for Australian students and residents is available online here. Admission information for international students can be found here. During the admission process adjustment factors may be applied to your Selection Rank. Please visit our website to see if you are eligible.
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.
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Minimum English language proficiency 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.
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
The degree is completed over three years of full-time study (or equivalent part-time) and requires students to pass courses totalling 240 units. Each course has a value of 10 units.
These 240 units must comprise the following:
- a core of at least 60 units(depending on entry level, students may have to complete MATH2340 as an additional core course),
- 10 unit directed programming course,
- a major consisting of 80 units (see Note 1) of compulsory and directed courses. Four majors are available: Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics or Studies in Mathematics and Statistics (constructed from the broad spectrum of mathematics and statistics courses),
- at least 40 units at 3000 level within the major.
Note 1: Some of the program's core courses also count within the 80 units required for the majors, as below:
- Applied Mathematics: MATH1800, STAT2010
- Pure Mathematics: MATH2310, MATH2320
- Statistics: MATH1800, STAT2010
- Studies in Mathematics and Statistics: MATH2310, MATH2320
Depending upon their level of Mathematics ability upon admission to the Bachelor of Mathematics degree program, students will undertake either the standard pathway consisting of six core courses, or the alternate pathway consisting of seven core courses. The two pathways are as follows:
Standard Pathway
- MATH1210 Mathematical Discovery 1
- MATH1220 Mathematical Discovery 2
- MATH1800 Mathematical Modelling
- STAT2010 Fundamentals of Statistics
- MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
- MATH2320 Linear Algebra
Alternate Pathway
- MATH1110 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 1
- MATH1120 Mathematics for Engineering, Science and Technology 2
- MATH1800 Mathematical Modelling
- STAT2010 Fundamentals of Statistics
- MATH2310 Calculus of Science and Engineering
- MATH2320 Linear Algebra
- MATH2340 Linearity and Continuity
Additional elective courses may be chosen from across the university or from the other available mathematics and statistics courses.
Completion of the degree program requires:
- a minimum of 40 units and a maximum of 100 units at 1000 level, and
- a minimum of 40 units at 2000 level, and
- a minimum of 40 units at 3000 level.
A second major may be taken but can only be taken in combination with the Applied Mathematics, the Pure Mathematics and the Statistics major. Students completing the Studies in Mathematics and Statistics major cannot have a double major with another major within this program. For a program to include a double major, each major must have at least 60 units that are not counted towards the other major.
Recommended pathways of courses leading to specific graduate destinations can be found on the Faculty of Science website.
Students who have the NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 1 (Band 4), or its equivalent, should meet their core requirement by undertaking the standard pathway sequence of courses, including MATH1210 and MATH1220 in their first year.
Students who have the NSW HSC Mathematics Extension 2, or its equivalent, should meet their core requirement by undertaking the standard pathway sequence of courses, including MATH1210 and MATH1220 in their first year.
Students who have the NSW HSC 2 unit Mathematics (Band 5), or its equivalent, should meet their core requirement by undertaking the alternate pathway sequence, including MATH1110 and MATH1120 in their first year and MATH2340 in their second year.
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on what you will study. Please refer to the program plan for the year that you commenced or transitioned into this program.
- 2010 (pre) Program Enrolment Checklist 231.6 KB Revisions occurred to this program commencing in 2010. This information is for students who commenced prior to 2010 and did not transitioned into the revised Bachelor of Mathematics in 2010.
- 2010- 2013 Program Enrolment Checklist 428.4 KB For students who commenced in, or transitioned into, the Bachelor of Mathematics in 2010, 2011, 2012 or 2013.
- 2014 Program Enrolment Checklist 521.7 KB For students who commenced the B Mathematics in 2014, and students who commenced the B Mathematics prior to 2014 and who transitioned to the revised 2014 program structure.
- 2015 Program Enrolment Checklist 607.6 KB For students who commenced, or transitioned into, the Bachelor of Mathematics in 2015.
- 2016 Double Major Program Plan 856.8 KB
- 2016 Sem 2 Program Plan – Double Major - Alternate Pathway 708.9 KB
- 2016 Sem 2 Program Plan – Double Major - Standard Pathway 935.4 KB
- 2016 Sem 2 Program Plan – Single Major - Alternate Pathway 830.8 KB
- 2016 Sem 2 Program Plan – Single Major - Standard Pathway 910.5 KB
- 2016 Single Major Program Plan 970.0 KB
- 2017 Sem 2 Program Plan - Double Major 632.0 KB
- 2017 Sem 2 Program Plan - Single Major 630.5 KB
- 2017 Semester 1 Program Plan Double Major 456.6 KB
- 2017 Semester 1 Program Plan Single Major 462.5 KB
- 2018-2019 Semester 2 Program Plan Double Major 462.6 KB
- 2018-2019 Semester 2 Program Plan Single Major 461.2 KB
- 2018-2020 Semester 1 Double Major Program Plan 186.3 KB
- 2018-2020 Semester 1 Single Major Program Plan 192.0 KB
Transition arrangements
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 are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| MATH1800 | Mathematical Modelling |
| 10 units |
| MATH2310 | Calculus of Science and Engineering |
| 10 units |
| MATH2320 | Linear Algebra |
| 10 units |
| STAT2010 | Fundamentals of Statistics |
| 10 units |
STANDARD/ALTERNATE PATHWAY Options
Directed Programming Course
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| ENGG1003 | Introduction to Procedural Programming |
| 10 units |
| INFT1004 | Introduction to Programming |
| 10 units |
| SENG1110 | Object Oriented Programming |
| 10 units |
Applied Mathematics major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| MATH2330 | Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 40 units from 3000 level Directed Courses. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| MATH3210 | Directed Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH3242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3700 | Advanced Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
| MATH3800 | Optimisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
| MATH3840 | Optimisation in Business and Industry | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3850 | Industrial Project | Not currently offered | 10 units |
Pure Mathematics major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory course to fulfil the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2330 | Analysis |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses - 2000 Level | |||
Choose 10 units from the following directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2600 | Introduction to Modern Mathematical Computation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses - 3000 Level | |||
Choose 40 units from 3000 level Directed Courses, including at least one of MATH3120 and MATH3170. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3010 | Logic and Set Theory | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3120 | Algebra |
| 10 units |
| MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
| MATH3180 | Topology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3205 | Fourier Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3510 | Combinatorics and Graph Theory | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3700 | Advanced Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
| MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
Statistics Major
| Compulsory Courses | |||
Complete the following compulsory courses to fulfil the requirements of this major | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
| STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| STAT3010 | Statistical Inference |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses | |||
Choose 30 units from the following directed courses | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
| STAT3040 | Time Series Analysis |
| 10 units |
| STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
| STAT3120 | Applied Bayesian Methods |
| 10 units |
| STAT3170 | Surveys and Experiments |
| 10 units |
Studies in Mathematics and Statistics Major
| Directed Courses - 2000 Level | |||
Choose 20 units from Directed Courses, including either MATH2330 or STAT2000. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH2330 | Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH2600 | Introduction to Modern Mathematical Computation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH2800 | Ordinary Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
| STAT2000 | Applied Statistics and Research Methods |
| 10 units |
| STAT2020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
| Directed Courses - 3000 Level | |||
Choose 40 units from 3000 level Directed Courses, including at least one of MATH3120, MATH3170, MATH3840 and MATH3850. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH3120 | Algebra |
| 10 units |
| MATH3170 | Number Theory |
| 10 units |
| MATH3180 | Topology | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3205 | Fourier Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3210 | Directed Studies in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH3242 | Complex Analysis |
| 10 units |
| MATH3400 | Research Topics in Mathematics |
| 10 units |
| MATH3510 | Combinatorics and Graph Theory | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3700 | Advanced Differential Equations |
| 10 units |
| MATH3800 | Optimisation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3820 | Numerical Methods |
| 10 units |
| MATH3840 | Optimisation in Business and Industry | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| MATH3850 | Industrial Project | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| STAT3010 | Statistical Inference |
| 10 units |
| STAT3030 | Generalised Linear Models |
| 10 units |
| STAT3040 | Time Series Analysis |
| 10 units |
| STAT3100 | Systems Thinking for an Integrated Workforce |
| 10 units |
| STAT3120 | Applied Bayesian Methods |
| 10 units |
| STAT3170 | Surveys and Experiments |
| 10 units |
| STAT3990 | Topics in Statistics |
| 10 units |
Suggested electives
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. However, the Faculty suggests the following course options that may complement your program or major.
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
All students can access additional learning development mechanisms provided by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.
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 Faculty 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.