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Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)

Course resolutions

The course resolutions detailed in this page apply to all courses included in the table below under section 1 (course codes).

These resolutions must be read in conjunction with applicable University By-laws, Rules and policies including (but not limited to) the University of Sydney (Coursework) Rule 2014 (the 'Coursework Rule'), the Coursework Policy 2021 (the 'Coursework Policy'), the Learning and Teaching Policy 2024, the Resolutions of the Faculty, University of Sydney (Student Academic Appeals) Rule 2021, the Academic Integrity Policy 2022 and the Academic Integrity Procedures 2022. Current versions of all policies are available from the Policy Register: http://www.sydney.edu.au/policies

1  Course codes

Code Course title
BHMATHSC-01 Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours)

2  Attendance pattern

(1) Candidates must complete requirements full-time over two consecutive semesters.

(2) If the relevant delegate is satisfied that a student is unable to attempt the course on a full time basis, they may permit the student to undertake it part-time over four consecutive semesters.

3  Admission to candidature

(1) To qualify for admission, a student must:

(a) have completed the requirements for a Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences or equivalent including a major or program in the proposed Honours subject area from the University of Sydney, or equivalent studies at another institution; and

(b) have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 65 or equivalent in the proposed Honours subject area; and

(c) meet any other requirements for Honours entry set by the Faculty of Science.

4 Requirements for award

(1)The Honours subject areas and units of study for the Bachelor of Mathematical Science (Honours) are listed in Table A for the Bachelor of Science.

(2)To qualify for the award of the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours), a candidate must successfully complete 48 credit points of units in the Honours subject area.

5 Award of the degree

(1) The Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences (Honours) is awarded in classes ranging from First Class to Third Class as set out in the Coursework Policy and the Resolutions of the Faculty of Science.