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Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Bachelor
Duration
3 years
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 314541
2009
ATAR
66.1
- Program Outline
This is a flexible academic program designed for students who wish to study mathematics, statistics or computing. Those studies can be combined with courses from commerce, design studies, economics, engineering, finance, humanities and social sciences or sciences. Previous students have enrolled in courses as diverse as accounting, geology, anthropology, biotechnology, history, languages, music studies, philosophy, politics, pharmacology and psychology. Each student will have an individual program developed in consultation with a program advisor.
Mathematical and computer sciences courses are in the areas of applied mathematics, computer science, pure mathematics or statistics. Applied mathematics courses cover topics that aim to achieve a balance between mathematical theories and practical applications of mathematics in the world around us. Computer science courses deal with both theory and practice; level I courses give a general introduction while there is increasing depth in later years. Pure mathematics courses are fundamental to computer science, mathematical physics and many other areas of application and they also offer valuable training in rigour and logical thinking. Statistics courses solve real-world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data; the level I course and one level II course offer a broad practical introduction. Others deal with more mathematical issues and lead to a number of application areas such as bioinformatics, environmental statistics, medical statistics, quality improvement, forecasting and sample surveys.
Students who do well in their courses may complete an additional year of study to obtain an Honours degree in Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science which provides opportunity for postgraduate study and enhanced employment prospects.
- Program Structure
Students take courses to the value of 72 units, of which at least half must be mathematical and/or computer sciences courses. The mathematical/computer sciences courses must include Mathematics IA and IB or equivalent and level III courses to the value of 12 units. The remainder can be taken from additional computer science, mathematics or statistics courses or selected courses in commerce, design studies, economics, engineering, finance, humanities and social sciences or science.
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I am a:Domestic applicants
SATAC Code 314541 2009 CSP ATAR 66.1 2009 CSP IB 24 Annual tuition fees Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249Mid-year entry? Only if prerequisites to core subjects have been completed Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Year 12 applicants
You must not have completed more than 4 years full time equivalent university study (96 units). You compete for a place with your Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER).Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies.IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).
For midyear entry, applicants must note that in addition to the normal entry requirements for this program, applicants must also have completed SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics, or Mathematics 1MA (or equivalent) to be eligible. This will allow students to commence studying Mathematics 1A in Semester 2, 2009. For further information or to ensure that you meet the entry requirements, contact the Student Centre.Alternative entry pathways
- Higher Education applicants
You must have completed at least half a year full time equivalent higher education study. A Grade Point Average (GPA) is calculated for each separate program you have undertaken (apart from some double degree programs where the GPA is combined). You compete on the basis of your best GPA.
- VET applicants
You must have completed an AQF Diploma or above. Your application will be ranked according to the level of award.
- Special Entry applicants
You must be 18 years or over before February 1st of the year that you will be studying. If you have studied a higher education program within the last two years, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent in that program and you must not hold a completed higher education level award. If you meet this criteria, you will be ranked according to your result in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT). Your STAT result is weighted such that the verbal component contributes 35% and the quantitative component contributes 65% to your overall score. Personal Competencies (PC) and Employment Experience (EE) statements may also contribute to your rank. If you submit a PC or EE statement, and one of these ranks higher than your STAT score, then the highest ranking statement will contribute 50% to your overall rank and the STAT will contribute the remaining 50%. If you do not submit a PC or EE statement, or if the statements have a lower rank than the STAT, then you will compete for a place on the basis of your STAT result only. Indigenous applicants may be eligible for entry through the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access Scheme. See Wilto Yerlo for further information.
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You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
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SATAC Code: 314541International applicants
Not an international applicant?
International ATAR 70 IB 24 IELTS Overall 6 [more info] Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
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MathematicsEquivalent Scores
International ATAR 70 IB 24 IELTSOverallReadingListeningSpeakingWriting65.55.566How to Apply
International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
International ATAR 70 Annual tuition fees International student place: $23,100 Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries Student Centre Selection Criteria
Prerequisites
SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies.IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).
- Higher Education applicants
- Areas of Specialisation
It is possible to study in fields such as financial market analysis, information technology, telecommunications, artificial intelligence, game theory, computer graphics, real-time programming, software engineering and computer networking.
- Study Plans
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2010 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Level I Semester 1
- MATHS 1011: Mathematics IA* (3 units)
- Level I elective course (3 units)
- Level I elective course (3 units)
- Level I elective course (3 units)
Semester 2
- MATHS 1012: Mathematics IB* (3 units)
- Level I elective (3 units)
- Level I elective (3 units)
- Level I elective (3 units)
*Level I Maths requirement: Students are required to do Maths IA followed by Maths IB, as above.
Note however that the prerequisite for Maths IA is either SACE Stage 2 Specialist Maths (or equivalent) or the University course MATHS 1013 Mathematics IMA. Students without Specialist Maths will therefore need to successfully complete Maths IMA prior to doing Maths IA followed by Maths IB.
Level II Semester 1 & 2
- Level II Elective Courses to the value of 24 units
#Requirements for a major in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science for the degree Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences can be found by visiting the University Calendar at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/
Level III Semester 1 & 2
- MATHS 3015 Communications Skills III* (3 units)
- Level III Elective courses (9 units)
- Level III Mathematical Science / Computer Science Elective Courses (12 units) chosen from the following disciplines:
Computer Science (COMP SCI)
Pure Mathematics (PURE MATH)
Applied Mathemathics (APP MATH)
Statistics (STATS)
#Requirements for a major in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science for the degree Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences can be found by visiting the University Calendar at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/calendar/
Electives: At each level, electives can be chosen from courses offered at that level towards a degree program at the University, provided that the student is eligible to do that course e.g. has satisfied the prerequisite/s.
For Career Pathways visit: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/publications/pdfs/pil_math.pdf
- Career Opportunities
Graduates are highly regarded by employers and have been successful in a wide variety of areas. Opportunities for graduates occur over a wide range of occupations. They are employed in business, industry, the government sector and in research organisations.
Recent graduates have been employed by CSIRO, DSTO, consulting engineering firms, United Water, Santos, the pharmaceutical industry, the telecommunications industry, biomedical research industries and institutes, banks and insurance companies, the Bureau of Meteorology, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, State and Federal Government agencies, and Universities and other research institutes all over the world.
Potential career opportunities include Systems Analyst, Systems Engineer, Telecommunications Engineer, Network Engineer, Scientific Data Analyst, Statistician, Telecommunications Analyst, Actuary, Business Data Analyst, Computer Programmer, Database Coordinator, Financial Systems / Computer Analyst, Internet and Web Programmer, Research Scientist, Stockbroker, Economist, Naval Architect, and Mathematics Teacher are some of the fields where graduates have found employment.
Potential careers
Actuary, Banker, Business Data Analyst, Commodities or Futures Trader, Computational Engineer, Consultant, Data Analyst, Economic Researcher, Financial Analyst, Internet Commerce Worker, Meteorologist, Statistician, Telecommunications Analyst, Information and Communications Technologist, Computer Scientist, Computer Programmer, Database Coordinator, Systems Analyst
- Graduate Attributes
- Able to apply knowledge of basic mathematical or statistical fundamentals.
- Able to interpret data or mathematical results, and draw correct conclusions.
- Able to define, formulate and solve a mathematical/statistical problem.
- Possess highly developed problem-solving skills suitable for application in a wide range of situations.
- Possess the flexibility required to adapt quickly to changes in the working environment, including the emergence of new methods, technologies and theories.
- Able to communicate effectively, not only with other mathematicians and statisticians, but with the community at large on mathematical/statistical issues.
- Contribute effectively as members of multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams, with the capacity to be leaders or managers as well as effective team members.
- Able, by self directed study, to remain up to date with developments in their careers/professions.
- Able to guide developments in their careers/professions.
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Telephone (08) 8303 6476. Email: ecms_office@adelaide.edu.au. Website: www.ecms.adelaide.edu.au. Open Day 2008, 17 August, talk at 12.30pm. Information session Tuesday 9 December 2008.
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