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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 students enrol 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. 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.
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.
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 average (or better) 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.
Contact details:
Honours Coordinator for the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics
Dr Mark Nelson
email: mnelson[@]uow.edu.au
Ph: + 61 (02) 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.
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