Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
University of Wollongong
About
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.
Structure
A student will complete a thesis (worth 25% of overall degree) in an area of interest under the close supervision of one or more members of staff in the discipline. The other 75% of the degree consists of coursework subjects chosen from those offered by the School or the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI), with the approval of the BMath Honours Academic Program Director.
Students must complete one of the following two programs of study.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH491 | Mathematics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| MATH451 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics A | 12 | Autumn |
| MATH452 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics B | 12 | Spring |
| Two Electives* | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT491 | Statistics Honours Thesis | 12 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| STAT451 | Advanced Topics in Statistics A | 12 | Autumn |
| STAT452 | Advanced Topics in Statistics B | 12 | Spring |
| Two Electives* | 12 | Autumn, Spring |
* Electives must be 300- or 400-level subjects, including at least one MATH/STAT/INFO subject, as approved by the Academic Program Director for the BMath(Hons).
Grade of Honours
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
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 a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 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.
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