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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Master mathematics to solve real-world problems.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
224641, 075595C
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Mar, Jul
Domestic Fees
$6,300 per year
International Fees
$41,500 per year

About this course

Study Mathematical Sciences at Flinders

Master mathematics to solve real-world problems.

Mathematics underpins modern science and technology, providing a language for understanding the world around us. The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) from Flinders University provides a foundation in modern mathematics and statistics, giving you the knowledge needed to solve today's big problems with the critical-thinking skills needed for the challenges of the future.

The degree provides a unique industry placement, allowing you to apply your skills while studying to gain invaluable experience and give you a head start. You will also complete a larger project across your honours year, working one-on-one with an expert in mathematics or statistics.

Study locations

Tonsley

Career pathways

Your career

Demand for mathematics graduates is strong, as mathematics is essential to a range of industries including science, engineering, technology, medicine and business, and in areas as diverse as linguistics, political science and ecology. With a degree in mathematics, you can apply your skills to any field you are interested in.

Because of the wide range of uses, there are few jobs labelled simply "mathematician" and instead there's a wide range of jobs that employ people with a degree in mathematics under different names. These call for people with skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, modelling and describing data.

The range of jobs available to maths graduates can be seen in the MathsAdds guide produced by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute. This collects real job add that a graduate in mathematical sciences could apply for.

Potential occupations include:
  • App developer
  • Artificial intelligence developer
  • Cryptologist
  • Data scientist
  • Defence scientist
  • Financial analyst
  • Fraud analyst
  • Mathematician
  • Modeller
  • Marketing analyst
  • Researcher
  • Statistician.
Potential employers include:
  • Advanced manufacturers
  • Australian Bureau of Statistics
  • Banks and accountancy firms
  • Bureau of Meteorology
  • Defence Science and Technology Group
  • Research centres
  • Tech companies
  • Universities.
Professional accreditation/recognition

Graduates working in mathematics can apply for accreditation from the Australian Mathematical Society

Graduates working in statistics can apply for accreditation from the Statistical Society of Australia.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at Flinders University.
88.2%
Overall satisfaction
85.3%
Skill scale
76.5%
Teaching scale
76.7%
Employed full-time