The School of Mathematics and Statistics is situated in the Faculty of Science. Units of study in this major are available at standard and advanced level.
To ensure success, make sure you are aware of the required level of mathematics (assumed knowledge) for this curriculum component. Visit the mathematics learning support webpage, to understand your pathway to success, including the sequence of units you should complete and the support services available.
Mathematics is powerful, beautiful and diverse. It is a language, a tool for analysis and prediction, and a way of thinking about the world. At 1000- and 2000-level, this major equips students with the foundational ideas of mathematics: abstract algebra, vector calculus and calculus of several variables, as well as formal proof and analysis.
At 3000-level and beyond, you will have a choice from a wide range of electives in both pure and applied areas of mathematics, including measure theory, dynamical systems, geometry, topology and mathematical computing. The range of units available has been designed to cater for you - whether you intend to become a professional mathematician or to follow other interests with a highly sought-after set of mathematical skills.
All units in the Mathematics major at 1000- and 2000-level are offered at advanced level (with a 9 in the second place in the number in the unit code) as well as at standard level.
Requirements for completion of a major or minor in Mathematics are listed in the Mathematics unit of study table.
Honours in Applied Mathematics or Pure Mathematics may be undertaken in certain appended honours degrees. Admission requirements and unit of study information can be found on the Applied Mathematics - Honours unit of study table and the Pure Mathematics – Honours unit of study table. Read how to apply for honours as a current student.
Honours in Applied Mathematics is a one-year component available via an appended Honours. The Applied Mathematics Honours program consists of four 6-credit point coursework units including two core units in Applied Computational Mathematics and Advanced Methods in Applied Mathematics. The remaining coursework units are selected following the rules in the Applied Mathematics Honours units of study table. Students will also complete 24-credit points of research project.
Honours is available to students who have a completed major in an area relevant to their project and have met the requirements outlined in the resolutions. The candidate is expected to find a prospective supervisor from among the Applied Mathematics staff. Admittance into the program is determined by the Faculty of Science as well as the honours coordinator.
| Website | School of Mathematics and Statistics |
|---|---|
| First year enquiries | fy.maths@sydney.edu.au |
| Other UG enquiries | maths.schooloffice@sydney.edu.au |
| All other enquiries | +61 2 9351 5787 |
| Major coordinator | Prof. Holger Dullin E holger.dullin@sydney.edu.au |
| Honours coordinator | Professor Marek Rutkowski E marek.rutkowski@sydney.edu.au |
