Honours Programs
Students interested in doing an Honours degree or programme within the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics should make themselves familiar with information within this site then make an appointment to see the Honours Coordinator.
An application form is available at the following website (necessary for Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) and Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Hons) only).
http://www.uow.edu.au/prospective/apply/index.html
Information for current honours students is also available.
Contact Information
Honours Coordinator for the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics and,
Degree Coordinator for Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics (Hons)
Dr Mark Nelson
Ph: + 61 2 4221 4400
Rm: 15.G26
Consultation times are on Dr Nelson's door and change with each session. It is recommended that an appointment be made directly with Dr Nelson.
Degree Coordinator for Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Hons)
Dr Pam Davy
Ph: + 61 2 4221 3825
Rm: 15.G29
Scholarship Information
Up to 40 scholarships of $2000 each will be made available to eligible students enrolling full-time in 2006 in an Honours degree at the University of Wollongong.
Each scholarship is for one year of study (on campus study only) and will be paid in two instalments.
Preference will be given to students undertaking research projects in selected areas of research strengths or emerging strengths, who demonstrate potential to undertake postgraduate research study in the future.
Information can be found at the following website:
http://www.uow.edu.au/about/scholarships/index.html
Questions should be directed to the Undergraduate Scholarships Office
Tel: (02) 4221 3159
Fax: (02) 4221 4322
Email: scholarships@uow.edu.au
Address: Undergraduate Scholarships Office, Ground floor, Building 36, University of Wollongong NSW 2522.
Applications for scholarships close in November.
Degree Information
BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS (HONOURS)
Degree information
The Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) is a prestigious level of study available to better candidates at the end of their undergraduate program. An Honours Degree will considerably widen the career opportunities of a graduate as a professional mathematician/statistician, and is also the normal mode of entry for higher research studies towards either a Masters Degree or a PhD Degree.
The Honours program provides an opportunity for candidates to develop, to a sophisticated level, established theoretical and practical skills gained during their undergraduate course. An important aspect of the Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) course is the honours thesis in which the student receives close supervision of a research topic. Students should enquire before the start of session regarding potential supervisors. Information about the supervisors can be found on the staff research pages and the titles of some past projects are also available.
Full-time tudents enroll in MATH402 or STAT402 (24 credit points) for two sessions. Part-time students enroll in the codes MATH403 and STAT403 (both 12 cp) for four sessions. In addition to a substantial project, students are required to do coursework. Seminars on presentation techniques and slide preparation packages may be given during Autumn session and information will be posted on this website. The Bachelor of Mathematics (Hons) is a one year full-time course to be studied over two consecutive sessions, i.e. Autumn followed by Spring, however mid-year intake is available at the discretion of the Head of School.
Entry Requirements
Only candidates who have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Mathematics (144 credit points), or an approved equivalent degree, with a credit or above average are eligible for entry to the Honours program. Approval is at the discretion of the Head of School.
Degree Classification
Students final mark will be calculated by combining project and coursework marks as outlined in section A.8. of the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) guidelines.
The class of honours is awarded in the following categories:
- Class I (85-100%)
- Class II, Division 1 (75-84%)
- Class II, Division 2 (65-74%)
- Class III (50-64%)
- Fail (0-49%)
Application Information
Students interested in studying this degree should complete an undergraduate application form available at the abovementioned website or from the UniAdvice office on the ground floor in Building 36. Completed applications and accompanying documents should be submitted to UniAdvice on or before the 2nd Friday of December for commencement in Autumn the following year, or by the last working day in June for entry to Spring session. Late applications may be accepted but it is dependent on the availability of a supervisor.
Due to the timetable of this degree, it is advisable to speak to potential supervisors before completing your application. All members of staff are potential supervisors. They are listed on the School web pages.
BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS ADVANCED (HONOURS)
Degree Information
The Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Hons) is seen as a prestigious level of study available to better candidates at the end of their Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) undergraduate program. An Honours Degree will considerably widen the career opportunities of a graduate as a professional mathematician/statistician, and is also the normal entry for higher research studies towards either a Masters Degree or a PhD Degree.
The Honours program is an end-on degree in Mathematics or Statistics and provides an opportunity for candidates to develop, to a sophisticated level, established theoretical and practical skills gained during their undergraduate course. In the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Hons) course, the student is given close supervision of a research topic. Students should enquire before the start of session regarding potential supervisors. Information about the supervisors can be found on the staff research pages and the titles of some past projects are also available.
The Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Hons) is a one year full-time course to be studied over two consecutive sessions, ie. Autumn followed by Spring, however mid-year intake is available at the discretion of the Head of School.
Full time students will enroll in MATH409 or STAT409 (both 24 cp) for two sessions. Part-time students enroll in MATH410 or STAT410 (both 12 cp) for four sessions. In addition to a substantial project students are required to do a certain amount of coursework. Coursework topics which are to be studied under these codes are finalized at the beginning of each session and information will be posted on this website. Lecture times for these topics are negotiated between the lecturer and students. Subjects offered are subject to enrolment quotas and could change at short notice. Students are notified by email in the first instance and students are expected to check the website for further information.
Entry Requirements
Only candidates who have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Mathematics (Advanced) (144 credit points), with a distinction or above average are eligible for entry to the Honours year. Approval is at the discretion of the Head of School.
Degree Classification
Students final mark will be calculated by combining project and coursework marks as outlined in section A.8. of the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced (Honours) guidelines.
The class of honours is awarded in the following categories:
- Class I (85-100%)
- Class II, Division 1 (75-84%)
- Class II, Division 2 (65-74%)
- Class III (50-64%)
- Fail (0-49%)
Application Information
Students interested in studying this degree should complete an undergraduate application form available at the abovementioned website or from the UniAdvice office on the ground floor in Building 36. Completed applications and accompanying documents should be submitted to UniAdvice on or before the 2nd Friday of December for commencement in Autumn the following year, or by the last working day in June for entry to Spring session. Late applications may be accepted but it is dependent on the availability of a supervisor.
Due to the timetable of this degree, it is advisable to speak to potential supervisors before completing your application. All members of staff are potential supervisors. They are listed on the School web pages.
BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS AND ECONOMICS (HONOURS)
Degree Information
The Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics (Hons) degree is a prestigious level of study available to better candidates as the final year of their undergraduate degree. The Honours year will considerably widen the career opportunities of a graduate in the fields of mathematics, statistics and economics. It is also the normal mode of entry for higher research studies towards either a Masters Degree or a PhD Degree.
The Honours program provides an opportunity for candidates to develop, to a sophisticated level, established theoretical and practical skills gained during their undergraduate course. An important aspect of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics (Hons) course is the honours thesis in which the student receives close supervision of a research topic. Students should enquire before the start of session regarding potential supervisors. Information about supervisors can be found on the staff research pages and the titles of some past projects are also available
Students enroll in ECON327, INFO402 (Project subject code) MATH471, MATH472 and MGMT308, as listed in section A.8 of the Honours guidelines, a 300 level ECON subject from the list of electives and an INFO/MATH/ECON/STAT 300/400 level subject from the list of electives. For a list of these elective subjects please see the University Handbook.
Seminars on presentation techniques and slide preparation packages may be given during Autumn session and information will be posted on this website. The Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics (Hons) is usually studied full-time over two consecutive sessions, i.e. Autumn followed by Spring.
Entry Requirements
Only candidates who have a weighted average mark (WAM) ≥ 67.5 on satisfactory completion of 144 credit points of a Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics degree are eligible for entry into the Honours strand in the final year of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics degree.
Degree Classification
Students final mark (which includes the coursework and project) is calculated using a weighted average mark. For further information, please consult the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics (Honours) guidelines -Section B8.
The class of Honours is awarded in the following categories:
- Class I (77.5 - 100%)
- Class II, Division 1 (72.5 - <77.5%)
- Class II, Division 2 (67.5 - <72.5%)
- No honours awarded (0 - <67.5%)
Application Process
300 level candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics at the University of Wollongong wishing to complete the Honours strand, should attend a meeting of prospective Honours candidates usually held by SMAAS in Spring Session. The 300 level candidates will be notified of the meeting date via email and information will be posted on this website. Although there is no formal application process for this degree, students wishing to study in the Honours strand of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics degree should:
- Speak to the degree coordinator and honours coordinator (Dr Mark Nelson) as soon as possible after the release of results. Students are highly encouraged to do this before the start of session, and
- Enroll in INFO402 (Project Code) and the required subjects listed in the University Handbook.
Please note that the enrolment is provisional until all marks are submitted for subjects towards the 144 credit points of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Economics degree. If a student does not successfully obtain the required WAM as mentioned above, they will be removed from this subject and should consult the calendar for enrolment information on the non-honours strand.
Due to the timetable of this degree, it is advisable to speak to potential supervisors before completing your application. All members of staff are potential supervisors. They are listed on the School web pages.
BACHELOR OF MATHEMATICS AND FINANCE (HONOURS)
Degree Information
The Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Hons) degree is a prestigious level of study available to better candidates as the final year of their undergraduate degree. The Honours year will considerably widen the career opportunities of a graduate in the fields of mathematics, statistics and finance. It is also the normal mode of entry for higher research studies towards either a Masters Degree or a PhD Degree. Recent graduates from the Honours year of this degree have obtained employment at Insurance Australia Group, Commonwealth Bank and Westpac to name a few.
The Honours program provides an opportunity for candidates to develop, to a sophisticated level, established theoretical and practical skills gained during their undergraduate course. An important aspect of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Hons) course is the honours thesis in which the student receives close supervision of a research topic. Students should enquire before the start of session regarding potential supervisors. Information about supervisors can be found on the staff research pages and the titles of some past projects are also available.
Students enroll in ACCY407, INFO401 (project subject code) and 5 subjects chosen from a list of electives available which includes special coursework topics. For a list of these elective subjects, please see the University Handbook.
Seminars on presentation techniques and slide preparation packages may be given during Autumn session and information will be posted on this website. The Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Hons) is usually studied fulltime over two consecutive sessions, i.e. Autumn followed by Spring.
Entry Requirements
Only candidates who have a weighted average mark (WAM) ≥ 67.5 on satisfactory completion of 144 credit points of a Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance degree are eligible for entry into the Honours strand in the final year of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance degree.
Degree Classification
Students final mark (which includes the coursework and project) is calculated using a weighted average mark. For further information, please consult the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance (Honours) guidelines -Section B8.
The class of Honours is is awarded in the following categories:
- Class I (77.5 - 100%)
- Class II, Division 1 (72.5 - <77.5%)
- Class II, Division 2 (67.5 - <72.5%)
- No honours awarded (0 - <67.5%)
Application Information
300 Level candidates enrolled in the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance at the University of Wollongong wishing to complete the Honours strand, should attend a meeting of prospective Honours candidates usually held by SMAAS in Spring Session. The 300 level candidates will be notified of the meeting date via email and information on this meeting will also be posted on this website. Although there is no formal application process for this degree, students wishing to study in the Honours strand of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance degree should:
- Speak to the degree coordinator (Dr Pam Davy) or honours coordinator (Dr Mark Nelson) as soon as possible after the release of results. Students are highly encouraged to do this before the start of session, and
- Enroll in INFO401 (Project Code) and the required subjects listed in the University Handbook.
Please note that the enrolment is provisional until all marks are submitted for subjects towards the 144 credit points of the Bachelor of Mathematics and Finance degree. If a student does not successfully obtain the required WAM as mentioned above, they will be removed from this subject and should consult the calendar for enrolment information on the non-honours strand.
Due to the timetable of this degree, it is advisable to speak to potential supervisors before completing your application. All members of staff are potential supervisors. They are listed on the School web pages.
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