Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Honours)
University of Wollongong
About
A Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Honours) degree considerably widens career opportunities, particularly in mathematical/statistical research.
It also satisfies the entry requirement for higher research studies such as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree.
Structure
A student will complete a substantial thesis (worth 37.5% of overall degree) in an area of interest under the close supervision of one or more members of staff in the discipline. The other 62.5% 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 BMathAdv(Hons) Academic Program Director.
Students must complete one of the following two programs of study.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MATH492 | Mathematics Advanced Honours Thesis | 18 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| MATH451 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics A | 12 | Autumn |
| MATH452 | Advanced Topics in Mathematics B | 12 | Spring |
| MATH/STAT/INFO 400 or 300 level* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAT492 | Statistics Advanced Honours Thesis | 18 | Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2021 |
| STAT451 | Advanced Topics in Statistics A | 12 | Autumn |
| STAT452 | Advanced Topics in Statistics B | 12 | Spring |
| MATH/STAT/INFO 400 or 300 level* | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
* Elective must be 300 or 400 level MATH/STAT/INFO as approved by the BMathAdv(Hons) Academic Program Director.
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 (CLOs) 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 advanced 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 autonomy and well-developed judgement as a mathematician or statistician.
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