Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
The University of Newcastle
About
The Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) is a one year full-time (or equivalent part-time) program that allows students to further develop their specific areas of interest and their research skills.
Honours programs are available in Mathematics and Statistics and are considered pathways to enhanced career prospects in business and industry as well as a Research Higher Degree.
Structure
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH4101 | Directed Studies I | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH4102 | Directed Studies II | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH4103 | Directed Studies III | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH4104 | Directed Studies IV | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH4105 | Directed Studies V | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH4107 | Project - preliminary | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 10 units |
| MATH4108 | Project | Semester 1 - 2020 (Callaghan) Semester 2 - 2020 (Callaghan) | 20 units |
Entry requirements
Supervision from a discipline academic must be sought before submitting your application.
To be admitted into the program applicants must have completed the Bachelor of Mathematics or another cognate degree with a minimum GPA of 5.0 in:
- all studies undertaken in the program; or
- across a major in the proposed discipline of study; or
- across 80 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists); or
- where the applicant has completed less than 80 units at 3000 level, a GPA of 5.5 calculated from at least 60 units of 3000 level courses (which must include at least 40 units of 3000 level courses in the major where a major exists).
In exceptional circumstances the above requirements may be varied with permission of the PVC upon the recommendation of the Head of School.
Domestic applicants can apply by submitting the End-On Honours Application Form
International applicants can apply by submitting the End-On Honours Application Form and the International Application Form
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Strong conceptual, theoretical and analytical skills in mathematics/statistics.
- Using mathematical/statistical ideas, techniques and technologies to formulate and solve problems which arise from within or outside the discipline.
- Interpersonal and communication skills, ability to present clear and systematic reasoning in an appropriate form, written, verbal and/or visual.
- Capacity to work autonomously and with others in a research environment in preparation for a subsequent career in research, business or industry.
- Awareness of the ethical, social, international and professional practice in mathematical and statistical research and their applications in business and industry.
Institution
