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Statistics - MATHT13986
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Plan Outline
Plan Structure

Plan Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
School: Faculty of Science
 
 
Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Program: 3986 - Advanced Mathematics
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
 

Plan Outline

This plan is for a major in Statistics within the Advanced Mathematics program - 3986.

In first year the student studies the core mathematical topics that any student at UNSW needs if their degree involves mathematics. They may then choose their elective courses from several other Schools so that they can follow or cultivate other interests.

The Major in Statistics has been designed to ensure that graduates are well trained in three key areas: probability and stochastic processes, statistical inference and modelling, and modern statistical computing methods. Third year electives allow students to further develop their statistical capabilities according to their own interests. Computing has become firmly entrenched in modern Statistics and our courses take full advantage of our excellent computing facilities. This will only enhance the portfolio of skills that you bring to your career.

Statistics study at the higher level is recommended if you are enrolled in the Advanced Science Program.

In the final year of the Advanced Science Program, or if you do the extra fourth (Honours) year of the Science Program, you will do some course work but will also spend time writing a thesis. The aim of the thesis is for you to become involved in an active area of research of your choice. You could even discover something new, which is not as uncommon as you might think!

Plan Structure

Stage 1
PLUS
  • 6 UOC Level I Computer Science
  • Free electives totalling 18 UOC

Stage 2
PLUS
  • Free electives* (6 UOC)
  • General Education (6 UOC)
*Recommended: SCIF2041 Research Internship A

Stage 3
PLUS
  • Further Level III Mathematics or Statistics courses totalling 12 UoC as approved by the Head of School of Mathematics and Statistics or nominee.
  • Free electives** totalling 12 UOC
  • General Education (6 UOC)
**Recommended:
For professional accreditation, students in this plan must include at least one of the following amongst their level III electives:

Stage 4 (Honours year)
Honours year totalling 48 UOC over two sessions

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