Honours Degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences

An honours degree is a one-year program that builds upon undergraduate study by introducing the challenge of an extended research project.There are many reasons we encourage graduates to apply for an honours year.

You might want to build the necessary foundations for postgraduate research.

You could be seeking mathematical and computer-based solutions to problems in industry, commerce, science, entertainment, or the public sector.

Perhaps you’re pursuing advanced communication and research skills to gain a competitive edge in the job market.Our researchers work at the cutting edge of science and technology within a faculty ranked 43 in the world for computer science and engineering*.

Our prerequisite for honours study is at least a credit standard GPA.

Academic Program Rules

The Calendar is a comprehensive handbook of the University's academic program rules.

This honours degree consists of one year of full-time study including a research component in a specialised area of pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics, or computer science.

Areas of Specialisation

The honours degree allows specialisations in pure mathematics, applied mathematics, statistics or computer science.

Example Study Plan

Study plans are available on the Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences website.

Assessment

Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, assignments, laboratory work, quizzes, project work and exams.

For those who are based in Adelaide, we will be offering a blended delivery mode that combines face-to-face with remote learning in as many courses as possible, taking into consideration social distancing and hygiene. All lectures will continue to be delivered online for the remainder of the year, with some exceptions.

For our students who are studying offshore for the remainder of the 2020 Academic Year, the University will continue to offer high-quality access to the learning resources remotely. This includes all lectures, tutorials and other support material. Students will be advised in advance if there are course components that cannot be provided in remote mode and, wherever possible, offered alternative courses.

Career Readiness

Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of industries. Recent graduates have been employed by organisations such as the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), the Defence Science and Technology Organisation (DSTO), United Water, Santos, the Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Additionally, graduates find work in consulting engineering firms, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, state and federal government agencies, and research and academic organisations all over the world.

The University of Adelaide Careers Service prepares, inspires and empowers students to achieve successful career transitions and connect with industry.

Potential careers

Actuary, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Computer Programmer, Data Analyst, Database Coordinator, Economic Researcher, Financial Analyst, Meteorologist, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Telecommunications Analyst, Information and Communications Technologist, Computer Scientist, Bioinformatics, Biostatistician