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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)

  • Bachelor (Honours)

Virtually every industry around the globe depends on mathematical scientists.

Key details

Degree Type
Bachelor (Honours)
Duration
4 years full-time
Course Code
354501, 103725F
Intake Months
Jul, Feb
International Fees
$50,500 per year / $202,000 total
ATAR
80

About this course

Graduate with an extra career edge

Virtually every industry around the globe depends on mathematical scientists. They analyse and interpret patterns, predict and model outcomes, solve problems and drive progress.

Our Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) Direct Entry prepares you to enter this near-limitless world of career possibility. It provides the same breadth and depth of learning as the foundation bachelor degree, but with the additional opportunity to advance directly into a research-focused fourth-year honours program.

Study locations

North Terrace

North Terrace Campus

What you will learn

Taking a major in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics, you will:

  • learn from award-winning researchers and teachers in state-of-the-art facilities
  • build fundamental statistical and mathematical knowledge
  • hone your creativity, rigour, logical thinking, professionalism and research skills, including through a significant fourth-year independent research project
  • delve into abstract theories underpinning modern science
  • create, collect, analyse and model data.

You'll need to maintain a GPA of 4.5 throughout your studies to retain your place; drop below this and you'll need to transfer to the foundation Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences.

Direct entry into the fourth (honours) year will require completion of 12 units of Level III courses in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics, with a minimum GPA of 5.

Career pathways

Like graduates from our foundation mathematical sciences degree, you'll emerge well equipped for all sorts of fascinating, high-tech careers. The additional honours year, however, will give you an undoubted employability edge, clearly signalling your superior problem-solving capability. You will also be perfectly placed to pursue further postgraduate research through a masters or PhD.

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Course structure

Level I Semester I
  • ENG 1002 Programming (MatLab and C)
  • MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA
  • Level I/II/III General Elective
  • Level I/I/III General Elective
Semester II
  • MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB
  • STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis and Modelling I
  • Level I/II/III General Elective
  • Level I/I/III General Elective
Level II Semester I
  • MATHS 2101 Multivariable and Complex Calculus II
  • MATHS 2102 Differential Equations II
  • MATHS 2103 Probability and Statistics II
  • Level II/III General Elective
Semester II
  • MATHS 2100 Real Analysis II
  • STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling and Inference II
  • Level I/II/III General Elective
  • Level I/II/III Elective
Level III Semester I
  • MATHS 3025 Professional Practice III
  • Level III Mathematical Sciences Elective
  • Level III Mathematical Sciences Elective
  • Level III Mathematical Sciences Elective
Semester II
  • MATHS 3021 Capstone Project in Mathematical Sciences III
  • Level II/III General Elective
  • Level III Mathematical Sciences Elective
  • Level III Mathematical Sciences Elective
Level IV Semester I
  • MATHS 4005A Honours Project in Mathematical Sciences A
  • Level IV Mathematical Sciences Group A, B or C Elective
  • Level IV Mathematical Sciences Group A Elective
  • Level IV Mathematical Sciences Group A Elective
Semester II
  • MATHS 4005B Honours Project in Mathematical Sciences B
  • MATHS 4005C Honours Project in Mathematical Sciences C
  • Level IV Mathematical Sciences Group A or B Elective
  • Level IV Mathematical Sciences Group A Elective

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Science & Mathematics courses at University of Adelaide.
97.1%
Overall satisfaction
88.6%
Skill scale
91.4%
Teaching scale