Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics sits at the foundation of everyday life. The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences prepares students to harness the power of mathematics to drive quantifiable change in the wider world. More than just a theoretical degree, it equips students with in-demand skills that are highly sought after not only in fields…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mathematics sits at the foundation of everyday life. The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences prepares students to harness the power of mathematics to drive quantifiable change in the wider world. More than just a theoretical degree, it equips students with in-demand skills that are highly sought after not only in fields traditionally aligned with mathematics but in contemporary industries seeking insights from increasingly complex numerical information.
Students can choose from one of two majors:
Statistics and Data Science
Pure and Applied Mathematics
Course aims
Students graduate with high-level skills in mathematics, statistics and data science to match growing workforce demand for professionals who can manipulate and analyse data.
Careers
Career options include business analyst, data analyst, data scientist, financial analyst, market analyst, mathematical modeller, programmer in diverse industries including the financial sector, marketing, non-profit, and government at local, state and federal levels, quantitative analyst (finance), statistician.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Sydney, located in Sydney, Australia, is a world-renowned institution that is ranked in the top 20 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2024). Students come from all over the globe to study at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Students have the choice of selecting from Australia’s widest range of programmes and disciplines. Offering over 400 study areas to select from, the university has two subjects that are ranked in the top ten in the world, with an additional 30 disciplines ranked amongst the top 50 in the world (QS 2023 Subject Rankings). Career opportunities for students are enhanced through internships and work experience, as well as the option of studying abroad for part of their degree through one of the university’s overseas programmes.Â
