Bachelor of Mathematical Science

A degree in mathematics provides unique training in abstract reasoning highly sought after by a wide range of employers.

This degree will provide you with a strong foundation in the basic principles and techniques of mathematics and an understanding of how mathematics is applied in the real world.

You will also develop communication and report writing skills to enhance your employability.Graduates may choose to undertake a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and become a VCE mathematics teacher.

Sample structures are just one example of the many options available within your chosen course. Please contact Federation University for further information on available options.

Please note this is a sample structure only and is not to be used for enrolment purposes. To enrol, please refer to the information provided to you by Federation University for your individual program structure or view our enrolment information page.

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Year 1

Semester 1

COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY ITECH1001, 15 credit points

UPON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTS MATHS1000, 15 credit points

MODELLING AND CHANGE (INTRODUCTORY LEVEL) MATHS1001, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Learning and Teaching Mathematics B (15 credit points) Experiencing Aquatic Environment (15 credit points)

Semester 2

FOUNDATIONS OF PROGRAMMING ITECH1400, 15 credit points

SECRETS OF THE MATRIX MATHS1005, 15 credit points

STATISTICAL METHODS STATS1000, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Learning and Teaching Mathematics B (15 credit points) Experiencing Aquatic Environment (15 credit points)

Year 2

Semester 1

AGILE CODING ITECH2306, 15 credit points

MODELLING CONTINUOUS CHANGE MATHS2016, 15 credit points

STATISTICS FOR PREDICTION STATS2101, 15 credit points

Elective Choices PROFIT, LOSS AND GAMBLING (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) (15 credit points) SPACE, SHAPE & DESIGN (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) (15 credit points) GRAPHS, DIGRAPHS & NETWORKS (15 credit points)

Semester 2

EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN & ANALYSIS STATS2100, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Learning and Teaching Mathematics B (15 credit points) Experiencing Aquatic Environment (15 credit points) Elective Choices PROFIT, LOSS AND GAMBLING (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) (15 credit points) SPACE, SHAPE & DESIGN (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL) (15 credit points) GRAPHS, DIGRAPHS & NETWORKS (15 credit points)

Year 3

Semester 1

PUZZLES, PATTERNS AND PROOFS (ADVANCED LEVEL) MATHS3007, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Learning and Teaching Mathematics B (15 credit points) Experiencing Aquatic Environment (15 credit points) Elective Choices Analytics Project 1 (15 credit points) Modelling the Environment (15 credit points) TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (ADVANCED LEVEL) (15 credit points)

Semester 2

MODELLING AND CHANGE (ADVANCED LEVEL) MATHS3001, 15 credit points

Elective Choices Learning and Teaching Mathematics B (15 credit points) Experiencing Aquatic Environment (15 credit points) Elective Choices Analytics Project 1 (15 credit points) Modelling the Environment (15 credit points) TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS (ADVANCED LEVEL) (15 credit points)

Entry requirements (year 12)

Admissions Criteria for current Year 12 students (2020) and recent secondary graduates (2019 and 2018)

Prerequisites

• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in any English;
• Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 20 in one of Maths: Mathematical Methods or Maths: Specialist Mathematics.

This course uses the ATAR as part of its selection considerations.

Guaranteed ATAR

This program has a guaranteed ATAR.

If you meet the program pre-requisites and any ‘Essential Requirements for Admission’, we will guarantee you a place in this program with this ATAR. We use the adjusted ATAR, factoring in subject adjustments and SEAS as detailed below.

Subject Adjustments

A study score of 35 in Chemistry, any Information Technology or Physics equals 3 aggregate points per study. Overall maximum of 5 points.

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Schemes (SEAS). Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

Entry requirements (non year 12)

Admission criteria for applicants with a Higher Education Study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Previous higher education studies with results at a pass level, including any 'single subjects of study', or successful completion of a tertiary preparatory program such as the FedUni Foundation Access Studies Program (FAST).

Admission criteria for applications with a Vocational Education and Training study

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Successful completion of a relevant VET qualification at Certificate III level or higher.

Admission criteria for applications with work and life experience

This course uses the applicants’ entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Compulsory: Applicants who have not completed secondary education, or undertaken any TAFE or university studies should include a personal statement detailing all relevant experience to strengthen their application.