Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced Honours

Overview

Honours is a fourth year of study added on to the end of an undergraduate degree. It is a more challenging program that includes a research project. Students who wish to enter the Honours program should obtain the approval of the Honours Coordinator at the end of their third year.

Entry Requirements

Students must have achieved a Distinction average or better in the Bachelor of Mathematics Advanced, and need to submit an application through UniAdvice.

Course Requirements

A student must complete 48 cp to be eligible for the award of Honours. This is made up of a research project (37.5%) and coursework (62.5%).

Five coursework topics must be chosen, subject to approval from the Honours Coordinator. Normally these topics are comprised of four 400-level subjects from those on offer in the School of Mathematics & Applied Statistics and one 300-level subject.

A candidate will complete a substantial research project in an area of interest under the close supervision of one or more members of staff of the School.

Grade of Honours

The overall grade of Honours is determined by Method 1 (as described in the General Course Rules).

Honours Guide and Code of Practice - Honours

The Honours Guide provides detailed information for SMAS students. Students should also refer to the general University Code of Practice - Honours.

Enrolment

Full-time students enrol in one 24 credit point subject each session (eg enrol in MATH409 in both Autumn and Spring). Part-time students enrol in the 12 credit point equivalent each session for 4 sessions.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: informatics_studenq@uow.edu.au