University of New England
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Mathematics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationWhether you are interested in pursuing a career in research or wish to add value to your undergraduate science-based degree with research training and advanced discipline knowledge, UNE's Bachelor of Science with Honours gives you the opportunity to develop and extend your abilities, mentored by our world-class researchers.
With hands-on, dedicated support from your supervisor and course coordinators, you will be joining a vibrant research community of over 900 staff and postgraduate students. We work with you to foster your research capability and enable you to thrive in your chosen pathway.
Completing an honours course allows you to engage in intensive study on a topic you are passionate about and contribute to original research. With valuable scientific knowledge, you will be positioning yourself at the forefront of change and scientific innovation, ready to respond to the challenges you will encounter in the rapidly changing world.
Honours in Science (SCI400)
Undertaking honours provides you with opportunities to develop advanced knowledge in an area of science that you enjoy and want to learn more about.
Honours gives you skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and data analysis which are needed in a multitude of career pathways. Our honours program is designed to foster your development as a skilled academic achiever and research professional.
Delivery mode
University of New England offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Armidale
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
You can apply for this course if you meet all of the following entry requirements:
- You have completed the UNE Bachelor of Science or an equivalent Bachelor (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- AND you have achieved a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.5 in your Bachelor, OR a minimum GPA of 5.0 in at least 24 credit points (4 units) of study at 300-level or above in Science units from an area related to the major you want to complete.
English Language Requirements
All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:
- English is the applicant's first language; or
- Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or
- A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or
- An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or
- Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or
- A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*; or
- Satisfactory completion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
- Satisfactory completion on a prior or concurrent basis of an English communication skills program appropriate for specific programs approved by the Executive Principal Education Futures, on the joint support of the relevant Associate Dean Teaching and Learning and Director International, or equivalent.
Course fees
$8,360
$31,600
$8,360
$31,600
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Mathematics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Applied Statistician
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Data Analyst
A Data Analyst interprets information and uses it to improve the way a company does business. You’ll use various methods to collect information and...
Data Scientist
A Data Scientist looks for trends in data to provide information that guides organisational decisions. You might work for a retail business to prov...
Mathematician
A Mathematician uses maths computations to address real world issues. You might create models or simulations and use mathematical strategies or tec...
Mathematics Teacher
A Mathematics Teacher educates students in mathematical concepts, covering topics like algebra, geometry, and calculus, typically in secondary scho...
About University of New England
For over 60 years, the University of New England has been a leader in providing distance education to students throughout Australia and the world.
UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence, making UNE Australia's most experienced provider of distance and now online education — UNE is Australia's second-largest online university.
Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to learning. We offer more than 200 courses at undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and higher degree research levels with options to study online or on campus.
We work to ensure that our research is relevant and responsive to the challenges facing us today and insightful towards the future needs of individuals and communities at all levels.
We continue to build research excellence and develop a culture where achieving impact with our research is an integral part of our academic life that is both rewarding and rewarded, and institutionally acknowledged and supported.
