Specialisation

Key Program - Mathematical Science

Western Sydney University Key Program Code: KT3022.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Courses : NO


Specialise in mathematics, statistics or a combination of both. You’ll develop skills that allow you to model and solve real world problems using mathematical techniques. Minor studies can be completed in science related areas such as computer science and the physical sciences or in areas such as marketing, management, accounting, economics and finance, arts, humanities and social sciences.


Key Program Structure

Students must satisfy the overall Bachelor of Science course rules, including the following schedule of units.

Units may be offered in different semesters at different campuses.

Full-time - Start Year Intake

Year 1

200025 Discrete Mathematics
300672 Mathematics 1A
300673 Mathematics 1B
300580 Programming Fundamentals

Choose one of

300700 Statistical Decision Making
200263 Biometry

Two Level 1 units from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool

And one elective

Year 2

200028 Advanced Calculus
200027 Linear Algebra

Choose one of

300606 Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042 Introduction to Operations Research

Choose three of

200033 Applied Statistics
200030 Differential Equations
300606 Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042 Introduction to Operations Research
200029 Numerical Analysis

And two electives

Year 3

200045 Quantitative Project

Choose five of

200193 Abstract Algebra
200023 Analysis
200036 Data Mining and Visualisation
200024 Mathematical Finance
200022 Mathematical Modelling
300670 Optimisation Techniques
300671 Principles and Practice of Decision Making
200040 Probability & Stochastic Processes
200037 Regression Analysis & Experimental Design
200044 Simulation Techniques
200039 Surveys and Multivariate Analysis
200038 Time Series and Forecasting

And two electives

Full-time - Mid Year Intake

Units may be offered in different semesters at different campuses.

Year 1

200025 Discrete Mathematics
300672 Mathematics 1A
300673 Mathematics 1B
300580 Programming Fundamentals

Choose one of

300700 Statistical Decision Making
200263 Biometry

Two Level 1 units from the Bachelor of Science Unit Pool

And one elective

Year 2

200028 Advanced Calculus
200027 Linear Algebra

Choose one of

300606 Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042 Introduction to Operations Research

Choose three of

200033 Applied Statistics
200030 Differential Equations
300606 Foundations of Statistical Modelling and Decision Making
200042 Introduction to Operations Research
200029 Numerical Analysis

And two electives

Year 3

200045 Quantitative Project

Choose five of

200193 Abstract Algebra
200023 Analysis
200036 Data Mining and Visualisation
200024 Mathematical Finance
200022 Mathematical Modelling
300670 Optimisation Techniques
300671 Principles and Practice of Decision Making
200040 Probability & Stochastic Processes
200037 Regression Analysis & Experimental Design
200044 Simulation Techniques
200039 Surveys and Multivariate Analysis
200038 Time Series and Forecasting

And two electives

Sub-major elective spaces

Elective units may be used toward obtaining an additional approved sub-major (40 credit points).

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Western Sydney University offers sub-majors in a range of areas including Sustainability and Indigenous Studies.

Indigenous Australian Studies Sub-major

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Indigenous Economics Sub-major

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Students can apply for an elective major or sub-major via MySR.

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