Bachelor of Mathematical and Computer Sciences BMa&CompSc

2010

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.

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.

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.

Related Programs

• Master of Mathematical Sciences
• Master of Mathematical Sciences (Signal & Information Processing)
• Graduate Diploma in Mathematical Science
• Graduate Certificate in Mathematical Signal & Information Processing
• Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering
• Bachelor of Computer Science
• Bachelor of Computer Graphics
• Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences

Admission Information

Domestic applicants

Not a domestic applicant?

2009 CSP IB	24
SATAC Code	314541
2009 CSP TER	66.1
HESS group	General
Annual tuition fees	Commonwealth-supported place: $4,249
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
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, you must not have studied more than 2 years full-time equivalent higher education in the last 2 years 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.
• Without formal qualifications?
  You may be eligible for our special access schemes.

How to Apply

SATAC Code: 314541

Apply through SATAC SATAC application dates Application and Admission

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

International TER	70
IB	24
IELTS Total	6 [more info]
Annual tuition fees	International student place: $23,100
Mid-year entry?	Yes
Enquiries	Student Centre

Selection Criteria

Prerequisites

Mathematics

Equivalent Scores

International TER	70
IB	24
IELTS Total Reading Listening Speaking Writing	6 5.5 5.5 6 6

How to Apply

Application information for international students

Important application deadlines for international students

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

International TER	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)

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 a complete description, see the program rules.

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.

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

Faculty of Engineering, Computer & Mathematical Sciences

Further Information

Useful Links

• Mathematical Sciences Undergraduate Program Information Leaflet
• Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences
• Undergraduate Scholarships
• Student Centre Enquiry Form