Bachelor of Applied Science (Honours) (Mathematics)

Degree Level Undergraduate

Years

International students

Start date
February
July

Campus
Mawson Lakes

Duration
1 year(s) full-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Program Code
LHAS

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None

Fees
AUD$ 38,800 per annum (per 1.0 EFTSL) for students enrolled in 2025

English Language Requirements

IELTS total [6.0]
IELTS reading [6.0]
IELTS writing [6.0]

Equivalent English qualifications (PDF)

International Admission by Country
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CRICOS Code
107638F

Entry requirements
Entry into the Honours program will be available to students who have successfully completed a bachelor degree in mathematics or a related discipline. Applicants should have displayed a high level of academic achievement throughout their degree program, normally achieving at least a credit level average.
Applicants are selected on the basis of academic merit and the availability of a supervisor in the proposed area of research.

Essential requirements for admission

Prerequisites
None

Assumed Knowledge
None
English language entry requirements
In addition to meeting academic entry requirements, international students who speak English as a second or additional language must also meet the University's English language entry requirements. The minimum language requirements for this program are:
English language test
- IELTS total [6.0]
- IELTS reading [6.0]
- IELTS writing [6.0]
Please access the following link for a comprehensive list of English language tests accepted by UniSA and other important information in relation to meeting the University’s language requirements: English Language Equivalence Table (PDF)
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Aim

To provide advanced coursework and a major industrial, scientific or commercial project in applied mathematics. The program will prepare students for postgraduate studies and for employment in industrial, scientific or commercial environments, and will enhance their planning and problem-solving capabilities.

Content & Structure

The degree requires the completion of 36 units including:

1 x 4.5 unit research methods course
3 x 4.5 unit electives
2 x 4.5 and 1 x 9 unit honours thesis courses.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Research Methods	INFT 4017	4.5
Honours Minor Thesis Preparation	NASC 4019	4.5
Honours Minor Thesis 1	NASC 4017	4.5	Note(s): 4
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,3
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,3
Elective		4.5	Note(s): 1,2,3
Honours Minor Thesis 2	NASC 4018	9	Note(s): 4

Electives

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units

Honours Topics in Mathematics and Statistics	MATH 4047	4.5
Advanced Honours Topics in Mathematics 1	MATH 4049	4.5
Advanced Honours Topics in Mathematics 2	MATH 4050	4.5

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The program provides students with an opportunity for advanced study in areas including applied mathematics, pure mathematics, and statistics and prepares high achieving students for research in these areas. The courses may cover topics ranging from: Simulation Theory and Application, Advanced Complex Analysis, Nonlinear Programming, Discrete Optimisation, Applied Functional analysis, Advanced Topics in Applied Statistics, Numerical Linear Algebra, Introduction to Partial Differential Equations, Computational Biology, Stochastic Calculus, Advanced Operations Research, Optimal Control, Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics, and Advanced Topics in Optimisation.

2. At the beginning of the academic year, students will be advised of available and recommended topics that will be included in elective courses. With the approval of the Program Director, students may select appropriate elective courses of equivalent value from other institutions. Alternatively, and with the prior approval of the Program Director, elective courses may be selected from those offered at Honours or Masters level of a relevant degree at UniSA.

3. Depending on the number of students enrolled these courses may be offered in a class-based format or as directed study under the guidance of the course coordinator.

4. Minor thesis courses can be taken in either Study Period 2 or Study Period 5 but must be taken in subsequent semesters unless otherwise approved by the Program Director.