The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationDo you want your degree to set you up for the data-driven 21st century economy?
Do you want to learn the universal language for abstraction and predictive modelling? Or maybe you're just captivated by the intrinsic beauty of patterns and deep truths about numbers and how the Universe works. With a major in Mathematics and Statistics, you'll learn powerful analytical and problem-solving skills you can use anywhere.
You could design algorithms for an innovative start-up, control and optimise processes in big industry, advance health care through data science, help governments and societies make critical decisions, or pursue an international career in fundamental research. This major gives you deep knowledge in one of four specialisations: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Discrete Mathematics and Operations Research, and Statistics and Stochastic Processes.
Delivery mode
The University of Melbourne offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Grattan Street, Parkville
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Prerequisites
These are the subjects (with minimum scores) you must have completed to be eligible for entry to this course.
Units 3 & 4: A study score of at least 25 in English/English Language/ Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in Mathematical Methods or Specialist Mathematics, and in one of Biology, Chemistry or Physics; OR A study score of at least 25 in English/English. Language/Literature or at least 30 in EAL, and at least 25 in both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
English language proficiency
All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements, you can satisfy the English language requirements in a number of ways. If you have an English-speaking background or education, you need to check that you meet our requirements here. If you are not from an English-speaking background or education, you need to meet the English Language requirements through IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson Test of English (academic) or Cambridge English (CAE).
Completed secondary education recently (within the past two years)
Applicants are selected according to academic merit, in the form of the ATAR or notional ATAR calculated by the relevant Tertiary Admissions Centre. Courses which select primarily on ATAR will have minimum ATARs set in advance, and you can only be selected below this point if you have additional criteria to be considered.
Completed some or all of a higher education qualification
Applicants are selected according to academic merit, usually in the form of the weighted average mark. If you have completed any higher education study, a weighted average mark (WAM) (weighted according to the point value of the individual subjects) is calculated. Your WAM is calculated across any undergraduate and graduate coursework study you have undertaken. Any research study undertaken is considered in addition to your WAM.
Completed some or all of a VET qualification
To be considered for entry, your study must be at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level and in a discipline relevant to the course you are applying for. If this is not the case, assessment will be based on other study completed (typically secondary results).
Applicants with work and/or life experience
Applicants in this category typically fall into one of the following categories:
- Applicants with non-recent secondary education (older than the last two years). If you have secondary study from the last seven years, see the section for applicants with recent secondary education.
- If your last study was more than seven years ago, see the information about the non-school leaver entry pathway.
- Applicants with an overseas secondary qualification
- Applicants who are eligible for the non-school leaver entry pathway
- Indigenous applicants who don’t fit into one of the categories described above but are assessed as likely to succeed in the proposed course, see additional information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people below
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) will prepare you for the following roles.
Business Analyst
A Business Analyst examines systems and processes within an organisation and comes up with solutions to improve business performance. You might ana...
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...
Finance Consultant
A Finance Consultant provides expert financial advice to individuals and organisations to help them make informed decisions about their finances. Y...
Financial Analyst
A Financial Analyst interprets financial data and provides recommendations on financial activity. You might look at general financial markets or ex...
Statistical Analyst
A Statistical Analyst collects, analyses, and interprets data to inform decision-making processes within an organisation. You might work in various...
About The University of Melbourne
Welcome to the University of Melbourne. We are Australia’s leading research university, with a 165-year-long tradition of higher education in the arts, sciences and numerous professional disciplines.
At Melbourne, we take delight through our on-campus teaching and graduate online programs in helping undergraduate and postgraduate students from Australia and many other countries to achieve globally recognised qualifications. The educational experience here prepares well-rounded graduates who are academically outstanding and practically grounded.
We also support and encourage internationally-connected research collaborations around basic and applied problems, in the hope of changing the world for the better.
