Mathematics - MATHM13586
Stream Summary
Faculty: SCI - Faculty of Science
School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
Contact: http://www.maths.unsw.edu.au/
Program: 3586 - Actuarial Studies
Award(s):
Bachelor of Actuarial Studies (Major)
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Stream Outline
The UNSW School of Mathematics and Statistics offers a complete range of courses in Mathematics and Statistics at all levels. The School is also a leading centre for mathematical research at both the national and the international level; our expertise ranges across wide areas of Mathematics, including Financial Mathematics, Biomedical Mathematics, and Environmental Mathematics.
Stream Structure
A major in Mathematics is comprised of 54 UOC of courses as follows:
Stage 1
- MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC) or MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
- MATH1231 Mathematics 1B (6 UOC) or MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
Students are also strongly recommended to take MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics (6UOC)
Stage 2
- MATH2011 Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC) or MATH2111 Higher Several Variable Calculus (6 UOC)
- MATH2120 Math Methods for Diff Eqns (3 UOC) or MATH2130 Higher Math Methods for DEs (3 UOC)
- MATH2501 Linear Algebra (6 UOC) or MATH2601 Higher Linear Algebra (6 UOC)
- MATH2520 Complex Analysis (3 UOC) or MATH2620 Higher Complex Analysis (3 UOC)
- MATH2801 Theory of Statistics (6 UOC) or MATH2901 Higher Theory of Statistics (6 UOC)
Stage 3
- 12 UOC of non-statistics level III (or hybrid) Mathematics course. 1
- 6 UOC of any level III (or hybrid) Mathematics course not already taken.
Notes:
- Courses numbered from MATH3000 to MATH3699 or MATH6700 to MATH6899 inclusive are non-statistics Mathematics courses.
Notes
Students majoring in Mathematics are strongly recommended to take MATH2301 or an equivalent course in practical numerical computing.
Many courses in Mathematics are offered at two levels. The higher level courses cater for students with greater mathematical ability and/or a higher level of prior knowledge. Students with suitable qualifications are encouraged to enrol in the corresponding higher level courses.
Students who are completing the Bachelor Science (majoring in Mathematics) in concurrent mode with a Bachelor of Engineering will need to substitute some level II courses in the Engineering program. For more information see this document: Mathematics in BE BSc Programs or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Many courses in Mathematics are offered at two levels. The higher level courses cater for students with greater mathematical ability and/or a higher level of prior knowledge. Students with suitable qualifications are encouraged to enrol in the corresponding higher level courses.
Students who are completing the Bachelor Science (majoring in Mathematics) in concurrent mode with a Bachelor of Engineering will need to substitute some level II courses in the Engineering program. For more information see this document: Mathematics in BE BSc Programs or contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics.
Honours
For further information on Honours in Mathematics, please see the Mathematics Honours entry in this Handbook.
