Course

Bachelor of Science (Honours) Mathematics

Approved Abbreviation: BSc(Hons)Math

Western Sydney University Course Code: 2711.1

AQF Level: 8

CRICOS Code: 018938B

The honours program encourages independence in learning and research, further develops academic ability, provides the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies to a more advanced level, deepen intellectual understanding in the major field of study and develop research skills. An Honours degree is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies at PhD level. If a career in industry is sought, Honours enables study to a more advanced level with a higher qualification. The course has the opportunity for direct commercial and industrial involvement with a diverse range of organisations through the provision of and joint supervision of research projects.

Study Mode
One year full-time or two years part-time.

Admission

Admission requirements follow the recommendations and guidelines in the University's Honours Policy. The basic requirement is completion of a bachelors pass degree in which the advanced level units in a relevant field of study were completed at a grade point average of 5.0 or better.

Course Structure

Qualification for this award requires the successful completion of 80 credit points which includes three core units; an advanced topic unit in mathematics, a research proposal and seminar, and a thesis in mathematics.

Core Units

200411Advanced Topics in Mathematics
200412Research Proposal and Seminar
200413Mathematics Honours Thesis


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