Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Honours) CU86
Program at a glance
| Duration: | 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time |
| Mode & Location: | internal - ROK, external |
| Courses/Units of Credit: | 48 units of credit |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Informatics & Communication |
| Entry: | direct |
| Accreditation: | not applicable |
| Residential School: | not applicable |
| Practicum/Work placement: | not applicable |
| Exit awards: | not applicable |
| Interim awards: | not applicable |
| Contact: | School of Computer Science Secretary on 07 4930 9728 |
| International students: | International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus. |
| CRICOS program codes: | ROK - 034848D |
Program outline
The purpose of the mathematics and statistics honours program is to offer an advanced program of study in these disciplines. The program aims to develop skills required for fundamental research in mathematics and statistics at Masters or Doctorate level and to prepare students for placement in business and industry.
An undergraduate mathematics degree refers to either the Bachelor of Mathematical Science, Bachelor of Informatics, or an equivalent degree from another institution. Successful applicants to the mathematics honours program from a CQU undergraduate mathematics degree will have:
- achieved a good performance in mathematics courses at Levels 2 and 3 (this will normally be interpreted as at least an average 5.5 performance, counting a 'Pass' as 4, a 'Credit' as 5, a 'Distinction' as 6, and a 'High Distinction' as 7); and
- completed at least 4 mathematics courses at Level 3 and Real Analysis (MATH12174).
Entry into the program by students who have completed an undergraduate mathematics degree, will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If necessary, students will be requested to undertake preliminary study in the current undergraduate degree before commencing the honours program.
All students seeking to enter the program, particularly those in Level 2 of a CQU undergraduate mathematics degree, should contact the Head of School, Computer Science to organise course selection for Level 3.
Program structure
Full-time students should enrol in:
Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MATH19201 | Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis A |
| MATH19202 | Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis B |
| MATH19203 | Mathematics Topic A |
| MATH19204 | Mathematics Topic B |
| MATH19205 | Mathematics Topic C |
Part-time students should enrol in:
Year 1
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MATH19201 | Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis A |
| MATH19203 | Mathematics Topic B |
| MATH19204 | Mathematics Topic B |
Year 2
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MATH19202 | Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis B |
| MATH19205 | Mathematics Topic C |
A typical enrolment pattern for a full-time student is:
Autumn
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MATH19201 | Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis A |
| MATH19203 | Mathematics Topic A |
| MATH19204 | Mathematics Topic B |
Winter
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| MATH19202 | Mathematics Honours Project/Thesis B |
| MATH19205 | Mathematics Topic C |
Honours Project/Thesis comprises two courses, one of 8 units of credit in Autumn Term and one of 16 units of credit in Winter Term. Mathematics A, B and C to be chosen from the following specialised areas:
- Pure Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Numerical Analysis
- Statistics
Students are required to consult with the Head of School, Computer Science regarding the availability of the above topics in a particular year. One of Mathematics Topics A, B and C can be replaced by an equivalent credit course at an appropriate level from this or any other university, in particular the Research Methodology course.