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Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

Abbreviation:

BMath(Hons)

UOW Course Code:

761

CRICOS Code:

001569F

Total Credit Points:

48

Duration:

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

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.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) will be able to:

  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. 

Course 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 Coordinator.

Students must complete one of the following two programs of study.

Program A: Honours in Mathematics

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MATH491 Mathematics Honours Thesis 12 Annual, Spring/Autumn
MATH451 Advanced Topics in Mathematics A 12 Autumn
MATH452 Advanced Topics in Mathematics B 12 Spring
Two Electives* 12 Autumn, Spring

Program B: Honours in Applied Statistics

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
STAT491 Statistics Honours Thesis 12 Annual, Spring/Autumn
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 BMath(Hons) coordinator.

Grade of Honours

The overall grade of Honours is determined by Method 1 (as described in the General Course Rules).

Honours Guide and Code of Practice - Honours

Honours Guide provides detailed information for SMAS students. Students should also refer to the general University Code of Practice - Honours.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 24 March, 2016