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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

2011
ATAR 72.1

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  • 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.

    It is possible for high achieving students to undertake an additional year of study leading to a Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences with Honours. An Honours qualification is highly valued by employers and is a suitable preparation for students who wish to proceed to postgraduate studies. The Honours year includes a major project.

  • Program Structure

    Students take courses to the value of 72 units, of which at least 36 units must be mathematical and/or computer sciences courses. The mathematical/computer sciences courses must include Mathematics IA and IB and level III courses to the value of 12 units. The remaining courses can be taken from computer science, mathematics or statistics or from selected courses in commerce, design studies, economics, engineering, finance, humanities and social sciences or science.

    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 applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, mathematical physics and many other areas of application and they also offer valuable training in rigour and logical thinking. Statistics courses provide the training to enable graduates to solve real-world problems by appropriately collecting, analysing and modelling data.

  • Assessment

    Assessment can vary from course to course and can include a combination of class work, tutorials, project work and exams.

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  • Admission and Fee Information

    Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
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    Domestic applicants

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    SATAC Code 314541
    2011 CSP ATAR 72.1
    2011 CSP IB 25
    Annual tuition fees ?
    Commonwealth-supported place: $4,520
    Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
    Deferment? Yes - 2 year
    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 Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR).
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies.

    IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

    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). 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.
    • Without formal qualifications?
      You may be eligible for our special access schemes.
    How to Apply ?
    SATAC Code: 314541

    International applicants

    Not an international applicant? ?

    International ATAR 70
    IELTS Overall 6 [more info]
    Annual tuition fees ? International student place: $25,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    Mathematics
    Equivalent Scores
    International ATAR 70
    IELTS
    Overall
    Reading
    Listening
    Speaking
    Writing
    6
    5.5
    5.5
    6
    6
    How 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: $25,500
    Mid-year entry? Yes
    Enquiries Student Centre
    Selection Criteria ?
    Prerequisites ?
    SACE Stage 2: Mathematical Studies.

    IB: Mathematics (SL grade 4/HL grade 3).

  • Areas of Specialisation

    The Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences Sciences allows students to choose a specialisation in disciplines including Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science.

  • Study Plans

    The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2012 (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 course (3 units)**
    • Level I elective course (3 units)**
    • Level I elective course (3 units)**

    *Students who have undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) will be required to enrol in MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB. Students who have not undertaken SACE Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics will be required to enrol in MATHS 1013 Mathematics IM, then MATHS 1011 Mathematics IA in the following semester followed by MATHS 1012 Mathematics IB in Summer Semester, in order to complete the level I Mathematics requirement.

     **Please refer to electives note below for list of approved elective courses.
    Level II

    Semester 1 & 2 

    • Level II Elective Courses to the value of 24 units**

    **Please refer to electives note below for list of approved elective courses.

    Note: If acquiring a Computer Science major 9 units of level II Computer Science courses are required in addition to 12 units at level III.

    Level III

    Semester 1

    • MATHS 3015 Communications Skills III (3 units)#
    • 3 x Level III Elective courses (9 units)**

    Semester 2

    • 4 x Level III Mathematical Science or Computer Science Courses (12 units)

    #Communication Skills III is not considered a Maths or Computer Science course

    **Please refer to electives note below for list of approved elective courses.

    Please refer to the Program Rules for the Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences for information on major requirements - https://adelaide.edu.au/calendar/ug/eng/
    Electives

    Level I, II & III electives may be chosen from the following list of Mathematical Sciences or Computer Science courses or from courses offered by Humanities and Social Sciences, Economics and Commerce, Law, Engineering and Sciences, chosen specifically from those listed in the Program Rules for the degree of Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences - https://adelaide.edu.au/calendar/ug/eng/  

    Level I
    Applied Mathematics
    Mathematics
    • MATHS 1008 Mathematics for Information Technology (3 units)
    Statistics 
    • STATS 1005 Statistical Analysis & Modelling I (3 units)
    Level II
    Applied Mathematics
    Computer Science
    Mathematics
    Pure Mathematics
    Statistics
    • STATS 2107 Statistical Modelling & Inference (3 units) 
    Level III
    Applied Mathematics

    *not offered every year

    Computer Science
    Pure Mathematics

    *not offered every year

    Statistics

     
  • 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.
  • Program Rules
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