Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours)

at University of New South Wales

The advanced mathematics program differs from the Bachelor of Science with the inclusion of compulsory advanced mathematics coursework. This includes majors in applied mathematics, pure mathematics, quantitative risk and advanced statistics.

This degree starts with foundation courses to build your introductory skills, before progressing to advanced mathematics coursework and an honours-level research project. You’ll also study free electives from any faculty at UNSW and general education non-science courses to diversify your study and expand your knowledge base.

Admission pathways

UNSW Global has university pathway programs that provide seamless transition to UNSW Sydney so you can achieve your academic and career goals. Learn more.

English language requirements

You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.

If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:

• English language tests and university English courses
• Prior study in the medium of English
• Other qualifications

2022 Indicative First Year Fee

$48,715

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) is designed to match local and global career opportunities, preparing you for the workplace. Mathematics and statistics graduates work in a huge variety of areas, wherever logical skill and analysis of quantitative data is needed to provide accurate and timely answers. 

• Data Forensics/Fraud Detection
• Analysing patterns in large data sets to find the “needles in the haystack” of fraudulent or terrorist activity. 
• Environmental Modelling
• Understanding of massive computer models that predict changes in weather, climate and ocean currents. 
• Biostatistics
• Securing public health and testing drugs and new procedures for safety and efficacy, using statistical inference. 
• Cryptography
• Encoding and decoding signals within financial markets, the internet and the military, as well as numerous other applications. 
• Quantitative Risk
• Monitoring the risk positions of banks in light of changing market conditions as well as credit and operational profiles. 
• Game Design
• Designing complex games to ensure correct probabilities and accurate simulations. 
• Data Management
• Ensuring accuracy and accessibility of organisations’ data warehouses. 
• Teaching
• Inspiring the new generation with an understanding of the power of mathematics.
• Research
• Answering the many abstract questions thrown up by other sciences and by mathematics itself.