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.

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.

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.

• 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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