Overview
A Bachelor of Mathematics Honours degree considerably widens career opportunities and serves as an initial preparation for employment as a professional mathematician/statistician. It also satisfies the entry requirement for higher research studies such as a Master of Philosophy or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Delivery
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Course structure
Students of the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) complete an Honours Thesis component (worth 50% of the overall degree) in an area of interest under the supervision of one or more members of staff in the discipline. The other 50% of the degree consists of coursework subjects chosen from those offered by the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics or the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), with the approval of the Academic Program Director.
Students should consult with the Academic Program Director directly to help in planning out their program of study.
Honours grade method:Honours Grade is calculated using Honours Grade Method 1
48 Credit points
Core48 Credit points
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of the course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in mathematics or statistics.
2.
Demonstrate well-developed cognitive and technical skills in mathematics or statistics to select and apply mathematical or statistical methods to analyse and generate solutions to complex problems.
3.
Transmit mathematical or statistical knowledge, skills and ideas to others.
4.
Apply knowledge and skills ethically to demonstrate some autonomy and sound judgement as a mathematician or statistician.
Credit for prior learning
Alternative Credit Arrangements
Pathways and nested qualifications
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