Overview

The UNSW School of Mathematics and Statistics offers a complete range of courses in Mathematics and Statistics at all levels. The School is also a leading centre for mathematical research at both the national and the international level; our expertise ranges across wide areas of Mathematics, including Financial Mathematics, Biomedical … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate broad knowledge and skills in fundamental areas of mathematics (such as calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, logic and proofs).
2.
Integrate and generate knowledge through abstraction.
3.
Formulate and model abstract problems using the language of mathematics.
4.
Model real-world scenarios in the language of mathematics.
5.
Construct and communicate mathematical information, arguments and proofs to diverse audiences.
6.
Analyse problems and select appropriate mathematics tools for developing solutions.

Graduate Capabilities

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Available in Program(s)
Single degree program(s) in which this specialisation is available:

Bachelor of Actuarial Studies - BActSt3586 - Actuarial Studies
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Co op) - BActSt (Co-op)3587 - Actuarial Studies (Co op)
Bachelor of Science - BSc3970 - Science

Specialisation Structure

Students must complete 60 UOC.

Level 1 Core Courses12 Units of Credit:
Level 2 Core Courses30 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Mathematics Prescribed Electives6 Units of Credit:
Level 3 Non-Statistics Prescribed Electives12 Units of Credit:
Level 1 Elective

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please note that this Handbook is a comprehensive catalogue of our offerings and includes courses that can be taken to satisfy program requirements irrespective as to their availability for a particular year. Availability of courses is best checked using filters on this site or on the class timetable site.

You are responsible for ensuring that you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and by following the advice of your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program requirements.

Additional Information

Notes

Students majoring in Mathematics are strongly recommended to take MATH2301 or an equivalent course in practical numerical computing.

Many courses in Mathematics are offered at two levels. The higher level courses cater for students with greater mathematical ability and/or a higher level of prior knowledge. Students with suitable qualifications are encouraged to enrol in the corresponding higher level courses.

Students who are completing the Bachelor Science (majoring in Mathematics) in concurrent mode with a Bachelor of Engineering will need to substitute some level II courses in the Engineering program. For more information see this document: Mathematics in BE BSc Programs or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Honours

Students interested in undertaking Honours in Applied or Pure Mathematics must take at least 30 UoC of Stage III Applied or Pure Mathematics courses in order to be eligible. Please consult the School of Mathematics and Statistics for advice on choosing the right courses.

For more information about Honours in Mathematics see the following streams or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics:

  • Applied Mathematics Honours
  • Pure Mathematics Honours
  • Statistics Honours.

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