Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science is built around a foundational core and 11 majors. The core subjects will help you develop a broad understanding of scientific theory, practice and technique, while your major allows you to specialise in your area of key interest. Across your first and second years, you’ll put your classroom learning into practice via hands-on scientific projects. Then, in your final year, you’ll collaborate with students from across the 11 majors, as well as with government, industrial, research or educational institutions to tackle real-world problems. This apprenticeship-style work will help you develop the competencies and expertise desired by employers, such as innovative problem-solving, critical thinking, effective communication and organisational skills, and creativity.

Major: Mathematics
Mathematics is the language of our technological society. It underpins most of the technological and scientific breakthroughs that we now take for granted in our day-to-day lives. People equipped with this language will be positioned to communicate with and help drive the future scientific and technological breakthroughs that will support mankind.

The Mathematics major features a modern, balanced curriculum designed to provide a sound foundation for a career or further study in any sector requiring mathematics. You’ll study a balance of pure and applied mathematics taught by internationally recognised research mathematicians. You’ll gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary role of mathematics and the way it contributes to development in other fields of study. And you’ll learn how to formulate and model practical and abstract problems in mathematical terms.