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Advanced Mathematics - 3986
Science at UNSW
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
General Education Requirements
Academic Rules
Fees
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Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Advanced)
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Advanced) (Honours)
 
 

Program Description

A four-year degree leading to the potential award of honours based on overall performance. The degree will incorporate a single major and a research project. The degree program divides into four groups covering discipline-specific technical content, research project, free electives and the general education components.

Whereas the development of depth of understanding in pure and applied areas of mathematics and practical skills in specific disciplines are essential, the degree will also focus on instilling a culture of research and enquiry through early induction into the research ethos and access to research groups and facilities.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

To graduate mathematicians and Statisticians with both breadth and depth of mathematics, Statistics and scientific knowledge and professional skills
To develop the capacity for critical thinking and independent learning
To provide training in the practice and management of research and instill a research ethos
To endue general and science-specific graduate attributes
To expose students to disciplines outside mathematics and science, and the social context of science

Program Structure

Conditions for the Completion of the Advanced Mathematics Program
  • A student must complete a total of 192 units of credit
  • At least 150 units of credit incorporating:
a) a major with core and elective courses as specified in the Handbook
b)18 to 48 units of credit of project or thesis work
c) 6 uoc of Advanced Science/Mathematics general core courses (SCIF1121)
d) a 48 unit Honours sequence at Stage 4 (forming part of the major and research project or thesis work)
e) 24 to 48 units of credit in Level I science courses except where specified in a particular program
  • 12 units of General Education courses (note: courses from the Australian School of Buisness cannot be counted as general education in the quantitative risk major in this program)
  • A student must complete at least 24 units of credit and no more than 48 units of credit in Level I courses except where specified in a particular program
  • No student may normally commence Level II courses until 24 Level I units have been successfully completed unless approved by the Program Authority
  • Progression to Stages 2, 3 and 4 is subject to academic performance. A student will be required to have attained a single term weighted average mark (WAM) of 70 or higher in each prior session or they may be transferred to the 3970 program.

Study Plans Available in Advanced Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
High Performance Students
Pure Mathematics
Quantitative Risk
Statistics



Detail plan information (Table E and F) will be uploaded soon.
Alternatively email Science Student Centre at sso@unsw.edu.au

General Education Requirements

Students in this program must satisfy the University's General Education requirements. The Faculty of Science also has specific rules relating to a Science student's selection of general education courses. For further information, please refer to General Education. Also, please note, that students enrolled in the Quantitative Risk plan in this program, cannot take any general education courses from the Australian School of Business.

Academic Rules

Please refer to program 3972, for "Conditions for Completion of the Advanced Science and Advanced Mathematics programs".

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.