This plan is for a major in Mathematics within the Bachelor of Arts program 3400.

Students wishing to do an Honours degree in Mathematics or to specialise in one of the disciplines of Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics must transfer from the Arts program to one of the Science, Advanced Science or Science/Arts programs. This should normally be done prior to commencing year 2, but may be possible at the end of year 2 depending on the courses selected.

Many courses in the School are offered at two levels. The Higher level caters for students with superior mathematical ability. Where a prerequisite is mentioned at the ordinary level, the corresponding Higher-level course may be substituted.

The University organises a Bridging Course in Mathematics, which is available for those students intending to enrol in First Year Mathematics who have inadequate mathematical background. The Bridging Course covers the gap between HSC Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 1 and is a very useful refresher course generally. The course is held at the university during the period late January to February each year, starting immediately the enrolment period begins.

MATH1131 and MATH1231 are the standard courses and are generally selected by first year students who intend to pursue further studies in Mathematics.
MATH1141 and MATH1241 are aimed at the more mathematically able students. They cover all the material in MATH1131 and MATH1231 at greater depth and sophistication.
MATH1011, MATH1021, MATH1031 and MATH1041 are courses available for students who do not intend studying Mathematics beyond Level I, but whose studies require some knowledge of basic mathematical ideas and techniques. Only a very limited number of Upper Level Mathematics courses are available to students who have done these courses.

MATH2841 Statistics SS is available for students who wish to take only 6 units of credit of Level II Statistics. It cannot be followed by any Level III statistics courses

Before attempting any Level III Applied Mathematics course a student must have completed at least 12 units of credit of Level II Mathematics courses including the prerequisites specified for individual courses.

Before attempting any Level III Pure Mathematics courses, except MATH3411 or MATH3421, students must normally have completed at least 12 units of credit of Level II Mathematics including the prerequisites specified for individual courses. For higher courses the average performance in these courses should be at distinction level. Subject to the approval of the Head of the Department, this may be relaxed. Students wishing to enrol in Level III Higher Pure Mathematics courses should consult with the Pure Mathematics Department before enrolling.

The courses MATH3511, MATH3680 and MATH3740 are normally offered only in even numbered years and the courses MATH3531, MATH3780 and MATH3790 only in odd numbered years.

Not all Level III Statistics courses are offered every year. Contact the Department of Statistics for details.

A major sequence in Mathematics requires a student to complete 42 units of credit in 'MATH' courses, including 12 UOC in Level 1 Courses (MATH1131 or MATH1141, MATH1231 or MATH1241) and 30 units of credit in which:
(a) at least 12 units of credit are at Level II
(b) at least 12 units of credit are at Level III
(c) MATH2501 and MATH2011 are compulsory
(d) Additional courses recommended at Level II are:
MATH2120 and MATH2520, or MATH2801 and MATH2810
Students should also consult the School concerning their choice of Upper Level courses before enrolling in Year 2.