Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)

Name: Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours)
Author: Queensland University of Technology

Highlights

Gain advanced mathematics and statistics skills required for current research and for a competitive edge in the employment market.
Pursue specialised studies in an area of mutual interest with a personal research mentor/supervisor.
Opportunity to progress on to the PhD program.
Be in demand with a shortage of highly trained mathematical scientists in Australia and abroad.

Highlights

Gain advanced mathematics and statistics skills required for current research and for a competitive edge in the employment market.
Pursue specialised studies in an area of mutual interest with a personal research mentor/supervisor.
Opportunity to progress on to the PhD program.
Be in demand with a shortage of highly trained mathematical scientists in Australia and abroad.

Why choose this course?

The primary aim of the Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) is to provide a strong and practical foundation both for professional employment and for undertaking research work either in an academic setting or in industry. Advanced theory, professional training (where appropriate), and a research project that leads to a research paper or thesis are therefore incorporated within the course.

In addition to developing graduates' skills in knowledge and problem solving to an advanced level, the honours program aims to equip graduates with well-developed skills in lifelong learning and a strong commitment to professional and ethical practice.

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What to expect

The Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) course provides extended modern and rigorous training in mathematical sciences and related research, to prepare students both for higher-level graduate careers in industry and government and for research at PhD level or a Master of Philosophy. The course contributes to addressing the continuing shortage of highly trained mathematical scientists in Australia and abroad.

Through a combination of research and advanced coursework units, students pursue specialised studies in an area of mutual interest with a personal research mentor/supervisor. Research units will enable students to develop an understanding of the nature of mathematical and statistical approaches to solving real world, current research problems. Coursework units provide students the opportunity to develop much more advanced skills and knowledge compared with those built in the undergraduate course. The coursework emphasises mathematics and statistics that is required for current research and for a competitive edge in the employment market.

The course provides students with further depth of knowledge and analytical skills expected of professionals who apply mathematics, computational methods, decision science and statistics in the workplace and in further research.

Careers and outcomes

Mathematics graduates are employed across a wide range of areas. These include, but are not limited to, finance, investment, data analytics, defence and national security, research, information technology, engineering modelling and simulation, environmental science, health, management, marketing, logistics, media, and education. In addition to their knowledge and skills in mathematics, graduates are also highly valued for their analytical and problem-solving skills. Development of skills in communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and teamwork form an integral part of the course.

Professional recognition

Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Australian Mathematical Society, Statistical Society of Australia and/or the Australian Society for Operations Research.

Research pathways

This degree can potentially lead to admission into a PhD or research masters degree program for students with a sufficiently high grade point average at graduation, and subject to offer and/or application approval.

Possible careers

Academic
Actuary
Data communications specialist
Database manager
Financial adviser/analyst
ICT administrator
Mathematician
Meteorologist
Operations manager
Quantitative analyst
Research officer
Risk manager
Statistician
Systems analyst

Details and units

Requirements for the completion of MS10 Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) are as follows:

MXN400 Mathematical Research Training (12 cp)

MXN404-1 Honours Research Project-1 (12 cp)

MXN404-2 Honours Research Project-2(12 cp)

MXN404-3 Honours Research Project-3(12 cp)

and 4 Advanced Coursework units (48 credit points)

Requirements for the completion of MS10 Bachelor of Mathematics (Honours) are as follows:

MXN400 Mathematical Research Training (12 cp)

MXN404-1 Honours Research Project-1 (12 cp)

MXN404-2 Honours Research Project-2(12 cp)

MXN404-3 Honours Research Project-3(12 cp)

and 4 Advanced Coursework units (48 credit points)

Requirements

Course code: MS10

CRICOS code: 080486K

Delivery

Gardens Point

Delivery

Gardens Point

Duration: 1 years full-time; 2 years part-time

Duration: 1 years full-time

Entry: February and July

Entry: February and July

Entry requirements

You must have a recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 5 years in one of the fields of:

computer science
economics
engineeriing
finance
mathematics
physics

plus:

Suitable honours topic
Proposed honours supervisor

If you do not meet the grade point average requirement but you have:

Excelled in the final semesters of your degree; or
Completed a double degree and excelled in the mathematics part of your double degree

you are encouraged to apply.

Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.

Offers we made to school leavers in Semester 1, 2024

This course is not open to current year 12 students. This course is open to graduates with a relevant completed degree with a suitable grade point average and honours topic. Thus no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.

You can find out more about your fellow students’ backgrounds with this course’s student profile.

Minimum academic requirements

Entry requirements

You must have a recognised bachelor degree with a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.00 (on QUT's 7-point scale) completed within the last 5 years prior to course commencement in one of the fields of:

computer science
economics
engineeriing
finance
mathematics
physics

plus:

Suitable honours topic
Proposed honours supervisor

Places are subject to supervisor availability, infrastructure, and other required resources.

Minimum English language requirements

Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.

Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.

If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.

We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.

English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall	6.5
Listening	6
Reading	6
Writing	6
Speaking	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall	176
Listening	169
Reading	169
Writing	169
Speaking	169
PTE Academic
Overall	58
Listening	50
Reading	50
Writing	50
Speaking	50
TOEFL iBT
Overall	79
Listening	16
Reading	16
Writing	21
Speaking	18

English Test	Overall	Listening	Reading	Writing	Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake	6.5	6	6	6	6
Cambridge English Score You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.	176	169	169	169	169
PTE Academic	58	50	50	50	50
TOEFL iBT	79	16	16	21	18

Don't have the English language score you need? We can help!

We offer English language programs to improve your English and help you gain entry to this course.

When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.

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Fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from October

2026 fees

2026: Fee available from July

2025 fees

2025: CSP $4,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)

2025 fees

2025: $37,100 per year full-time (96 credit points)

Student services and amenities fees

You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.

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