Studying in the School of Mathematics and Statistics allows you to analyse and develop valuable insights into our data-driven world. When you combine the expertise of our renowned mathematicians and statisticians with the breadth of courses offered, you’ll be prepared for a wide variety of careers.

Explore our undergraduate courses and start your journey with us today.

2025 Courses

Course outlines will be available in O-week of the term. To view outlines from other year and/or terms visit www.unsw.edu.au/course-outlines.

  • Students whose program requires them to take Mathematics courses in later years must take the standard first year courses MATH1131 Mathematics 1A and MATH1231 Mathematics 1B, or their higher equivalents MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A and MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B. The higher versions cover all of the material in MATH1131 and MATH1231, often at greater depth, and are intended for students who have obtained high marks in HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2, or very high marks in Mathematics Extension 1 alone.

    Students who do not intend studying Mathematics beyond Year 1 may instead take the courses MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences and MATH1041 Statistics for Life and Social Sciences. However, students who select these courses should seriously consider the implications of their choice because only a limited number of further Mathematics courses will be available to them. 

    The single course MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics B * is also available to students seeking an alternate prerequisite for MATH1131 in cases where they do not meet the normal HSC prerequisites. Students should note, however, that only one of MATH1011 and MATH1131 can be counted in their degree.

    MATH1151 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A and MATH1251 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B are similar to MATH1141 and MATH1241, but are designed for Actuarial Studies students, for students in the BCom/BSc who are taking majors in Finance and Mathematics and for the Mathematics and Finance Plan in Advanced Science.

    The course MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics is an additional Level I course which is highly recommended for all students who intend to major in Mathematics. It may be taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2, depending on the mathematical background of the student.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    Term 2
    Term 3

    DATA1001

    Introduction to Data Science



    DATA1001



    MATH1011 *

     Fundamentals of Mathematics B

     MATH1011



     MATH1011

    MATH1031

     Mathematics for Life Sciences

     MATH1031



     MATH1031

    MATH1041

     Statistics for Life and Social Sciences

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

    MATH1081

     Discrete Mathematics

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

    MATH1131

     Mathematics 1A

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

    MATH1141

     Higher Mathematics 1A

     MATH1141



     MATH1141

    MATH1151

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A

     MATH1151





    MATH1231

     Mathematics 1B

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

    MATH1241

     Higher Mathematics 1B

     MATH1241

     MATH1241



    MATH1251

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B



     MATH1251




  • In second year, we offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill in the 'core' areas of mathematics and statistics and, at the same time, to begin to specialise towards Applied MathematicsPure Mathematics, or Statistics.

    Some of the courses you take are determined by your choice of Majors/Minors (in the Science degree program 3970 or combined degree programs) or a study plan (in Advanced Science). Other courses are 'free electives' which you can choose for yourself.

    The information given here is to help you choose your electives, starting with a list of courses together with links to a fuller description of each course. Many of the courses are available at Higher level as well as Ordinary, so we offer advice on whether to take Higher courses. Finally, there is a guide to the differences between Applied, Pure and Statistics and how this may affect your choice of courses.

    What do we offer?

    Course List for Mathematics and Statistics Majors etc.

    The following is a list of the courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at second year. Each item in the list is linked to a course description which tells you what the course is about and why it is worth studying. The last digit of the course number tells you how many units of credit it is worth: last digit 0 means 3 units of credit and last digit 1 means 6 units of credit.  

    NOTE: MATH2260 is not taught every year.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    Term 2
    Term 3
    MATH2011  Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2011

       

    MATH2018

    Engineering Mathematics 2D

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

    MATH2019

    Engineering Mathematics 2E

     MATH2019

     

     

    MATH2069

     Mathematics 2A

       

     MATH2069

    MATH2089

    Numerical Methods & Statistics

     MATH2089

     

    MATH2089

    MATH2099

    Mathematics 2B

     

     MATH2099

     

    MATH2111

    Higher Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2111

       

    MATH2121

    Differential Equations

     

     MATH2121

     

    MATH2221

    Higher Differential Equations

     

     MATH2221

     

    MATH2241

    Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics

     MATH2241

       

    MATH2301

    Mathematical Computing

     MATH2301

       

    MATH2400

    Finite Mathematics

     

     MATH2400

     

    MATH2501

    Linear Algebra

     

     MATH2501

     

    MATH2521

     

    Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2521

    MATH2601

    Higher Linear Algebra  

     MATH2601

     

    MATH2621

    Higher Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2621

    MATH2701

    Algebra and Analysis

       

     MATH2701

    MATH2801

    Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2801

     

    MATH2831

    Linear Models    

     MATH2831

    MATH2859

    Probability, Statistics and Information

     

     MATH2859

     

    MATH2871

    Data Management for Statistical Analysis

     MATH2871

       

    MATH2901

    Higher Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2901

     

    MATH2931

    Higher Linear Models

       

     MATH2931

  • The following is a list of courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at third year.

    Not all Level III courses in Mathematics and Statistics are offered every year. If a course is not being offered in a particular year, the course entry below will indicate that. 

    Students proceeding to Year 4 (Honours) in some area of Mathematics or Statistics should consult with the relevant Honours Directors (see the information about Honours) before making a final choice of Level III courses. 

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    Term 2
    Term 3

    DATA3001

    Data Science and Decisions

       

    DATA3001

    MATH3041

    Mathematical Modelling

     

     MATH3041

     

    MATH3051

    Applied Real and Functional Analysis

       

    MATH3051

    MATH3101 Computational Mathematics for Science and Engineering   MATH3101  

    MATH3121

    Mathematical Methods

     MATH3121

       

    MATH3161

    Optimization

     MATH3161

       

    MATH3191 ***

    Optimization for Data Science

        MATH3191

    MATH3201

    Dynamical Systems and Chaos

       

    MATH3201

    MATH3261

    Fluids, Oceans and Climate

       

    MATH3261

    MATH3311

    Mathematical Computing for Finance

     

     MATH3311

     

    MATH3361 **

    Stochastic Differential Equations

        MATH3361

    MATH3371

    Numerical Linear Algebra

     MATH3371

       

    MATH3411

    Information, Codes and Ciphers

       

    MATH3411

    MATH3431

     Number Theory

    MATH3431

       

    MATH3531

    Topology and Differential Geometry

       

    MATH3531 

    MATH3560

    History of Mathematics

     MATH3560

       

    MATH3570

    Foundations of Calculus

     MATH3570

       

    MATH3611

     Higher Analysis

     

     MATH3611

     

    MATH3701

    Higher Topology and Differential Geometry

       

    MATH3701

    MATH3711

    Higher Algebra

     MATH3711

       

    MATH3801

    Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3801

       

    MATH3811

    Statistical Inference

     MATH3811

       

    MATH3821

    Statistical Modelling and Computing

     

     MATH3821

     

    MATH3831

    Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research

     

     MATH3831

     
    MATH3841 Statistical Analysis of Dependent Data   MATH3841  

    MATH3851

    Experimental Design and Categorical Data

       

    MATH3851

    MATH3856 Introduction to Data and Machine Learning     MATH3856

    MATH3871

    Bayesian Inference and Computation

       

    MATH3871

    MATH3901

    Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3901

       

    MATH3911

    Higher Statistical Inference

     MATH3911

       

    MATH6781

    Biomathematics

     

     MATH6781

     

    *  The course MATH1011 requires permission to enrol; contact School ug.MathsStats@unsw.edu.au for support and / or advice.

    ** These courses (MATH3101 and MATH3361) are offered in alternate years. MATH3101 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3361 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

    *** These courses (MATH3171 and MATH3191) are offered in alternate years. MATH3191 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3171 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

2024 Courses

Course outlines will be available in O-week of the term. To view outlines from other year and/or terms visit www.unsw.edu.au/course-outlines.

  • Students whose program requires them to take Mathematics courses in later years must take the standard first year courses MATH1131 Mathematics 1A and MATH1231 Mathematics 1B, or their higher equivalents MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A and MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B. The higher versions cover all of the material in MATH1131 and MATH1231, often at greater depth, and are intended for students who have obtained high marks in HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2, or very high marks in Mathematics Extension 1 alone.

    Students who do not intend studying Mathematics beyond Year 1 may instead take the courses MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences and MATH1041 Statistics for Life and Social Sciences. However, students who select these courses should seriously consider the implications of their choice because only a limited number of further Mathematics courses will be available to them. 

    The single course MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics B is also available to students seeking an alternate prerequisite for MATH1131 in cases where they do not meet the normal HSC prerequisites. Students should note, however, that only one of MATH1011 and MATH1131 can be counted in their degree.

    MATH1151 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A and MATH1251 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B are similar to MATH1141 and MATH1241, but are designed for Actuarial Studies students, for students in the BCom/BSc who are taking majors in Finance and Mathematics and for the Mathematics and Finance Plan in Advanced Science.

    The course MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics is an additional Level I course which is highly recommended for all students who intend to major in Mathematics. It may be taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2, depending on the mathematical background of the student.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    Term 2
    Term 3

    DATA1001

    Introduction to Data Science



    DATA1001



    MATH1011

     Fundamentals of Mathematics B

     MATH1011



     MATH1011

    MATH1031

     Mathematics for Life Sciences

     MATH1031



     MATH1031

    MATH1041

     Statistics for Life and Social Sciences

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

    MATH1081

     Discrete Mathematics

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

    MATH1131

     Mathematics 1A

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

    MATH1141

     Higher Mathematics 1A

     MATH1141



     MATH1141

    MATH1151

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A

     MATH1151





    MATH1231

     Mathematics 1B

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

    MATH1241

     Higher Mathematics 1B

     MATH1241

     MATH1241



    MATH1251

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B



     MATH1251



  • In second year, we offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill in the 'core' areas of mathematics and statistics and, at the same time, to begin to specialise towards Applied MathematicsPure Mathematics, or Statistics.

    Some of the courses you take are determined by your choice of Majors/Minors (in the Science degree program 3970 or combined degree programs) or a study plan (in Advanced Science). Other courses are 'free electives' which you can choose for yourself.

    The information given here is to help you choose your electives, starting with a list of courses together with links to a fuller description of each course. Many of the courses are available at Higher level as well as Ordinary, so we offer advice on whether to take Higher courses. Finally, there is a guide to the differences between Applied, Pure and Statistics and how this may affect your choice of courses.

    What do we offer?

    Course List for Mathematics and Statistics Majors etc.

    The following is a list of the courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at second year. Each item in the list is linked to a course description which tells you what the course is about and why it is worth studying. The last digit of the course number tells you how many units of credit it is worth: last digit 0 means 3 units of credit and last digit 1 means 6 units of credit.  

    NOTE: MATH2260 is not taught every year.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    Term 2
    Term 3
    MATH2011  Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2011

       

    MATH2018

    Engineering Mathematics 2D

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

    MATH2019

    Engineering Mathematics 2E

     MATH2019

     

     

    MATH2069

     Mathematics 2A

       

     MATH2069

    MATH2089

    Numerical Methods & Statistics

     MATH2089

     

    MATH2089

    MATH2099

    Mathematics 2B

     

     MATH2099

     

    MATH2111

    Higher Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2111

       

    MATH2121

    Differential Equations

     

     MATH2121

     

    MATH2221

    Higher Differential Equations

     

     MATH2221

     

    MATH2241

    Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics

     MATH2241

       

    MATH2301

    Mathematical Computing

     MATH2301

       

    MATH2400

    Finite Mathematics

     

     MATH2400

     

    MATH2501

    Linear Algebra

     

     MATH2501

     

    MATH2521

     

    Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2521

    MATH2601

    Higher Linear Algebra  

     MATH2601

     

    MATH2621

    Higher Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2621

    MATH2701

    Algebra and Analysis

       

     MATH2701

    MATH2801

    Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2801

     

    MATH2831

    Linear Models    

     MATH2831

    MATH2859

    Probability, Statistics and Information

     

     MATH2859

     

    MATH2871

    Data Management for Statistical Analysis

     MATH2871

       

    MATH2901

    Higher Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2901

     

    MATH2931

    Higher Linear Models

       

     MATH2931

  • The following is a list of courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at third year.

    Not all Level III courses in Mathematics and Statistics are offered every year. If a course is not being offered in a particular year, the course entry below will indicate that. 

    Students proceeding to Year 4 (Honours) in some area of Mathematics or Statistics should consult with the relevant Honours Directors (see the information about Honours) before making a final choice of Level III courses. 

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    Term 2
    Term 3

    DATA3001

    Data Science and Decisions

       

    DATA3001

    MATH3041

    Mathematical Modelling

     

     MATH3041

     

    MATH3051

    Applied Real and Functional Analysis

       

    MATH3051

    MATH3101 Computational Mathematics for Science and Engineering   MATH3101  

    MATH3121

    Mathematical Methods

     MATH3121

       

    MATH3161

    Optimization

     MATH3161

       

    MATH3191

    Optimization for Data Science

        MATH3191

    MATH3201

    Dynamical Systems and Chaos

       

    MATH3201

    MATH3261

    Fluids, Oceans and Climate

       

    MATH3261

    MATH3311

    Mathematical Computing for Finance

     

     MATH3311

     

    MATH3361 **

    Stochastic Differential Equations**

        MATH3361

    MATH3371

    Numerical Linear Algebra

     MATH3371

       

    MATH3411

    Information, Codes and Ciphers

       

    MATH3411

    MATH3431

     Number Theory

    MATH3431

       

    MATH3531

    Topology and Differential Geometry

       

    MATH3531 

    MATH3560

    History of Mathematics

     MATH3560

       

    MATH3570

    Foundations of Calculus

     MATH3570

       

    MATH3611

     Higher Analysis

     

     MATH3611

     

    MATH3701

    Higher Topology and Differential Geometry

       

    MATH3701

    MATH3711

    Higher Algebra

     MATH3711

       

    MATH3801

    Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3801

       

    MATH3811

    Statistical Inference

     MATH3811

       

    MATH3821

    Statistical Modelling and Computing

     

     MATH3821

     

    MATH3831

    Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research

     

     MATH3831

     
    MATH3841 Statistical Analysis of Dependent Data   MATH3841  

    MATH3851

    Experimental Design and Categorical Data

       

    MATH3851

    MATH3856 Introduction to Data and Machine Learning     MATH3856

    MATH3871

    Bayesian Inference and Computation

       

    MATH3871

    MATH3901

    Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3901

       

    MATH3911

    Higher Statistical Inference

     MATH3911

       

    MATH6781

    Biomathematics

     

     MATH6781

     

    ** These courses (MATH3101 and MATH3361) are offered in alternate years. MATH3101 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3361 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

    *** These courses (MATH3171 and MATH3191) are offered in alternate years. MATH3191 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3171 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

2023 Courses

  • Students whose program requires them to take Mathematics courses in later years must take the standard first year courses MATH1131 Mathematics 1A and MATH1231 Mathematics 1B, or their higher equivalents MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A and MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B. The higher versions cover all of the material in MATH1131 and MATH1231, often at greater depth, and are intended for students who have obtained high marks in HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2, or very high marks in Mathematics Extension 1 alone.

    Students who do not intend studying Mathematics beyond Year 1 may instead take the courses MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences and MATH1041 Statistics for Life and Social Sciences. However, students who select these courses should seriously consider the implications of their choice because only a limited number of further Mathematics courses will be available to them. 

    The single course MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics B is also available to students seeking an alternate prerequisite for MATH1131 in cases where they do not meet the normal HSC prerequisites. Students should note, however, that only one of MATH1011 and MATH1131 can be counted in their degree.

    MATH1151 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A and MATH1251 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B are similar to MATH1141 and MATH1241, but are designed for Actuarial Studies students, for students in the BCom/BSc who are taking majors in Finance and Mathematics and for the Mathematics and Finance Plan in Advanced Science.

    The course MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics is an additional Level I course which is highly recommended for all students who intend to major in Mathematics. It may be taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2, depending on the mathematical background of the student.

    Starting from T2 2023, students should access course outlines from www.unsw.edu.au/course-outlines.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    (Course Outline)
    Term 2
    (Course Outline)
    Term 3
    (Course Outline)

    DATA1001

    Introduction to Data Science



    DATA1001



    MATH1011

     Fundamentals of Mathematics B

     MATH1011



     MATH1011

    MATH1031

     Mathematics for Life Sciences

     MATH1031



     MATH1031

    MATH1041

     Statistics for Life and Social Sciences

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

    MATH1081

     Discrete Mathematics

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

    MATH1131

     Mathematics 1A

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

    MATH1141

     Higher Mathematics 1A

     MATH1141



     MATH1141

    MATH1151

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A

     MATH1151





    MATH1231

     Mathematics 1B

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

    MATH1241

     Higher Mathematics 1B

     MATH1241

     MATH1241



    MATH1251

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B



     MATH1251



  • In second year, we offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill in the 'core' areas of mathematics and statistics and, at the same time, to begin to specialise towards Applied MathematicsPure Mathematics, or Statistics.

    Some of the courses you take are determined by your choice of Majors/Minors (in the Science degree program 3970 or combined degree programs) or a study plan (in Advanced Science). Other courses are 'free electives' which you can choose for yourself.

    The information given here is to help you choose your electives, starting with a list of courses together with links to a fuller description of each course. Many of the courses are available at Higher level as well as Ordinary, so we offer advice on whether to take Higher courses. Finally, there is a guide to the differences between Applied, Pure and Statistics and how this may affect your choice of courses.

    What do we offer?

    Course List for Mathematics and Statistics Majors etc.

    The following is a list of the courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at second year. Each item in the list is linked to a course description which tells you what the course is about and why it is worth studying. The last digit of the course number tells you how many units of credit it is worth: last digit 0 means 3 units of credit and last digit 1 means 6 units of credit.  

    NOTE: MATH2260 is not taught every year.

    Starting from T2 2023, students should access course outlines from www.unsw.edu.au/course-outlines.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    (Course Outline)
    Term 2
    (Course Outline)
    Term 3
    (Course Outline)

    MATH2011

     Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2011

       

    MATH2018

     Engineering Mathematics 2D

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

    MATH2019

     Engineering Mathematics 2E

     MATH2019

     

     

    MATH2069

     Mathematics 2A

       

     MATH2069

    MATH2089

     Numerical Methods & Statistics

     MATH2089

     

    MATH2089

    MATH2099

     Mathematics 2B

     

     MATH2099

     

    MATH2111

     Higher Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2111

       

    MATH2121

     Differential Equations

     

     MATH2121

     

    MATH2221

     Higher Differential Equations

     

     MATH2221

     

    MATH2241

     Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics

     MATH2241

       

    MATH2301

     Mathematical Computing

     MATH2301

       

    MATH2400

     Finite Mathematics

     

     MATH2400

     

    MATH2501

     Linear Algebra

     

     MATH2501

     

    MATH2521

     Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2521

    MATH2601

     Higher Linear Algebra

     

     MATH2601

     

    MATH2621

     Higher Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2621

    MATH2701

     Algebra and Analysis

       

     MATH2701

    MATH2801

     Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2801

     

    MATH2831

     Linear Models

       

     MATH2831

    MATH2859

     Probability, Statistics and Information

     

     MATH2859

     

    MATH2871

     Data Management for Statistical Analysis

     MATH2871

       

    MATH2901

     Higher Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2901

     

    MATH2931

     Higher Linear Models

       

     MATH2931

  • The following is a list of courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at third year.

    Not all Level III courses in Mathematics and Statistics are offered every year. If a course is not being offered in a particular year, the course entry below will indicate that. 

    Students proceeding to Year 4 (Honours) in some area of Mathematics or Statistics should consult with the relevant Honours Directors (see the information about Honours) before making a final choice of Level III courses. 

    Starting from T2 2023, students should access course outlines from www.unsw.edu.au/course-outlines.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    (Course Outline)
    Term 2
    (Course Outline)
    Term 3
    (Course Outline)

    DATA3001

    Data Science and Decisions

       

    DATA3001

    MATH3041

    Mathematical Modelling

     

     MATH3041

     

    MATH3051

    Applied Real and Functional Analysis

       

    MATH3051

    MATH3101 Computational Mathematics for Science and Engineering   MATH3101  

    MATH3121

    Mathematical Methods

     MATH3121

       

    MATH3161

    Optimization

     MATH3161

       

    MATH3171 ***

    Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling***

        MATH3171

    MATH3201

    Dynamical Systems and Chaos

       

    MATH3201

    MATH3261

    Fluids, Oceans and Climate

       

    MATH3261

    MATH3311

    Mathematical Computing for Finance

     

     MATH3311

     

    MATH3361 **

    Stochastic Differential Equations**

        MATH3361

    MATH3371

    Numerical Linear Algebra

     MATH3371

       

    MATH3411

    Information, Codes and Ciphers

       

    MATH3411

    MATH3431

     Number Theory

     MATH3431

       

    MATH3511

    Transformation, Groups and Geometry

       

    MATH3511

    MATH3560

    History of Mathematics

     MATH3560

       

    MATH3570

    Foundations of Calculus

     MATH3570

       

    MATH3611

     Higher Analysis

     

     MATH3611

     

    MATH3701

    Higher Topology and Differential Geometry

       

    MATH3701

    MATH3711

    Higher Algebra

     MATH3711

       

    MATH3801

    Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3801

       

    MATH3811

    Statistical Inference

     MATH3811

       

    MATH3821

    Statistical Modelling and Computing

     

     MATH3821

     

    MATH3831

    Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research

     

     MATH3831

     
    MATH3841 Statistical Analysis of Dependent Data   MATH3841  

    MATH3851

    Experimental Design and Categorical Data

       

    MATH3851

    MATH3856 Introduction to Data and Machine Learning     MATH3856

    MATH3871

    Bayesian Inference and Computation

       

    MATH3871

    MATH3901

    Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3901

       

    MATH3911

    Higher Statistical Inference

     MATH3911

       

    MATH6781

    Biomathematics

     

     MATH6781

     

    ** These courses (MATH3101 and MATH3361) are offered in alternate years. MATH3101 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3361 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

    *** These courses (MATH3171 and MATH3191) are offered in alternate years. MATH3191 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3171 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

2022 Courses

Note: We are aware some course exclusions on the Handbook may be different to the School website. We are in the process of updating this information. Meanwhile, students should be following the Handbook course information with the School website information as a supplement.

  • Students whose program requires them to take Mathematics courses in later years must take the standard first year courses MATH1131 Mathematics 1A and MATH1231 Mathematics 1B, or their higher equivalents MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A and MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B. The higher versions cover all of the material in MATH1131 and MATH1231, often at greater depth, and are intended for students who have obtained high marks in HSC Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2, or very high marks in Mathematics Extension 1 alone.

    Students who do not intend studying Mathematics beyond Year 1 may instead take the courses MATH1031 Mathematics for Life Sciences and MATH1041 Statistics for Life and Social Sciences. However, students who select these courses should seriously consider the implications of their choice because only a limited number of further Mathematics courses will be available to them. 

    The single course MATH1011 Fundamentals of Mathematics B is also available to students seeking an alternate prerequisite for MATH1131 in cases where they do not meet the normal HSC prerequisites. Students should note, however, that only one of MATH1011 and MATH1131 can be counted in their degree.

    MATH1151 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A and MATH1251 Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B are similar to MATH1141 and MATH1241, but are designed for Actuarial Studies students, for students in the BCom/BSc who are taking majors in Finance and Mathematics and for the Mathematics and Finance Plan in Advanced Science.

    The course MATH1081 Discrete Mathematics is an additional Level I course which is highly recommended for all students who intend to major in Mathematics. It may be taken in Stage 1 or Stage 2, depending on the mathematical background of the student.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    (Course Outline)
    Term 2
    (Course Outline)
    Term 3
    (Course Outline)

    DATA1001

    Introduction to Data Science



    DATA1001



    MATH1011

     Fundamentals of Mathematics B

     MATH1011



     MATH1011

    MATH1031

     Mathematics for Life Sciences

     MATH1031



     MATH1031

    MATH1041

     Statistics for Life and Social Sciences

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

     MATH1041

    MATH1081

     Discrete Mathematics

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

     MATH1081

    MATH1131

     Mathematics 1A

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

     MATH1131

    MATH1141

     Higher Mathematics 1A

     MATH1141



     MATH1141

    MATH1151

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A

     MATH1151





    MATH1231

     Mathematics 1B

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

     MATH1231

    MATH1241

     Higher Mathematics 1B

     MATH1241

     MATH1241



    MATH1251

     Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B



     MATH1251



  • In second year, we offer you the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skill in the 'core' areas of mathematics and statistics and, at the same time, to begin to specialise towards Applied MathematicsPure Mathematics, or Statistics.

    Some of the courses you take are determined by your choice of Majors/Minors (in the Science degree program 3970 or combined degree programs) or a study plan (in Advanced Science). Other courses are 'free electives' which you can choose for yourself.

    The information given here is to help you choose your electives, starting with a list of courses together with links to a fuller description of each course. Many of the courses are available at Higher level as well as Ordinary, so we offer advice on whether to take Higher courses. Finally, there is a guide to the differences between Applied, Pure and Statistics and how this may affect your choice of courses.

    What do we offer?

    Course List for Mathematics and Statistics Majors etc.

    The following is a list of the courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at second year. Each item in the list is linked to a course description which tells you what the course is about and why it is worth studying. The last digit of the course number tells you how many units of credit it is worth: last digit 0 means 3 units of credit and last digit 1 means 6 units of credit.  

    NOTE: MATH2260 is not taught every year.

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    (Course Outline)
    Term 2
    (Course Outline)
    Term 3
    (Course Outline)

    MATH2011

     Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2011

       

    MATH2018

     Engineering Mathematics 2D

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

     MATH2018

    MATH2019

     Engineering Mathematics 2E

     MATH2019

     

     

    MATH2069

     Mathematics 2A

       

     MATH2069

    MATH2089

     Numerical Methods & Statistics

     MATH2089

     MATH2089

     

    MATH2099

     Mathematics 2B

     

     MATH2099

     

    MATH2111

     Higher Several Variable Calculus

     MATH2111

       

    MATH2121

     Differential Equations

     

     MATH2121

     

    MATH2221

     Higher Differential Equations

     

     MATH2221

     

    MATH2241

     Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics

     MATH2241

       

    MATH2301

     Mathematical Computing

     MATH2301

       

    MATH2400

     Finite Mathematics

     

     MATH2400

     

    MATH2501

     Linear Algebra

     

     MATH2501

     

    MATH2521

     Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2521

    MATH2601

     Higher Linear Algebra

     

     MATH2601

     

    MATH2621

     Higher Complex Analysis

       

     MATH2621

    MATH2701

     Algebra and Analysis

       

     MATH2701

    MATH2801

     Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2801

     

    MATH2831

     Linear Models

       

     MATH2831

    MATH2859

     Probability, Statistics and Information

     

     MATH2859

     

    MATH2871

     Data Management for Statistical Analysis

     MATH2871

       

    MATH2901

     Higher Theory of Statistics

     

     MATH2901

     

    MATH2931

     Higher Linear Models

       

     MATH2931

  • The following is a list of courses we offer Mathematics and Statistics majors at third year.

    Not all Level III courses in Mathematics and Statistics are offered every year. If a course is not being offered in a particular year, the course entry below will indicate that. 

    Students proceeding to Year 4 (Honours) in some area of Mathematics or Statistics should consult with the relevant Honours Directors (see the information about Honours) before making a final choice of Level III courses. 

    Course code
    Description
    Term 1
    (Course Outline)
    Term 2
    (Course Outline)
    Term 3
    (Course Outline)

    DATA3001

     Data Science and Decisions

       

     DATA3001

    MATH3041

     Mathematical Modelling

     

     MATH3041

     

    MATH3051

     Applied Real and Functional Analysis

       

     MATH3051

    MATH3101**

     Computational Mathematics for Science and Engineering**

       

     MATH3101

    MATH3121

     Mathematical Methods

     MATH3121

       

    MATH3161

     Optimization

     MATH3161

       

    MATH3171 ***

    Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling***

         

    MATH3191 ***

     Mathematical Optimization for Data Science***

       

     MATH3191

    MATH3201

     Dynamical Systems and Chaos

       

     MATH3201

    MATH3261

     Fluids, Oceans and Climate

       

     MATH3261

    MATH3311

     Mathematical Computing for Finance

     

     MATH3311

     

    MATH3361**

     Stochastic Differential Equations**

         

    MATH3371

     Numerical Linear Algebra

     MATH3371

       

    MATH3411

     Information, Codes and Ciphers

       

     MATH3411

    MATH3521

     Algebraic Techniques in Number Theory

     MATH3521

       

    MATH3531

     Topology and Differential Geometry

       

     MATH3531

    MATH3560

     History of Mathematics

     MATH3560

       

    MATH3570

     Foundations of Calculus

     MATH3570

       

    MATH3611

     Higher Analysis

     

     MATH3611

     

    MATH3701

     Higher Topology and Differential Geometry

       

     MATH3701

    MATH3711

     Higher Algebra

     MATH3711

       

    MATH3801

     Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3801

       

    MATH3811

     Statistical Inference

     MATH3811

       

    MATH3821

     Statistical Modelling and Computing

     

     MATH3821

     

    MATH3831

     Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research

     

     MATH3831

     

    MATH3851

     Experimental Design and Categorical Data

       

     MATH3851

    MATH3871

     Bayesian Inference and Computation

       

     MATH3871

    MATH3901

     Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes

     MATH3901

       

    MATH3911

     Higher Statistical Inference

     MATH3911

       

    MATH6781

     Biomathematics

     

     MATH6781

     

    ** These courses (MATH3101 and MATH3361) are offered in alternate years. MATH3101 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3361 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

    *** These courses (MATH3171 and MATH3191) are offered in alternate years. MATH3191 will be offered in even years (2022, 2024…), and MATH3171 will be offered in odd years (2023, 2025…).

2021 Courses

  • Course code
    Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    MATH1011  Fundamentals of Mathematics B  MATH1011    MATH1011
    MATH1031  Mathematics for Life Sciences  MATH1031    MATH1031
    MATH1041  Statistics for Life and Social Sciences  MATH1041  MATH1041  MATH1041
    MATH1081  Discrete Mathematics  MATH1081  MATH1081  MATH1081
    MATH1131  Mathematics 1A  MATH1131  MATH1131  MATH1131
    MATH1141  Higher Mathematics 1A  MATH1141    MATH1141
    MATH1151  Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A  MATH1151    
    MATH1231  Mathematics 1B  MATH1231  MATH1231  MATH1231
    MATH1241  Higher Mathematics 1B  MATH1241  MATH1241  
    MATH1251  Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B    MATH1251  
    DATA1001 Introduction to Data Science and Decisions    DATA1001  
  • Course code
     Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    MATH2011  Several Variable Calculus  MATH2011    
    MATH2018  Engineering Mathematics 2D  MATH2018  MATH2018  MATH2018
    MATH2019  Engineering Mathematics 2E  MATH2019    
    MATH2069  Mathematics 2A      MATH2069
    MATH2089  Numerical Methods & Statistics  MATH2089  MATH2089  
    MATH2099  Mathematics 2B    MATH2099  
    MATH2111  Higher Several Variable Calculus  MATH2111    
    MATH2121  Differential Equations    MATH2121  
    MATH2221  Higher Differential Equations    MATH2221  
    MATH2241  Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics  MATH2241    
    MATH2301  Mathematical Computing  MATH2301    
    MATH2400  Finite Mathematics    MATH2400  
    MATH2501  Linear Algebra    MATH2501  
    MATH2521  Complex Analysis      MATH2521
    MATH2601  Higher Linear Algebra    MATH2601  
    MATH2621  Higher Complex Analysis      MATH2621
    MATH2701  Algebra and Analysis      MATH2701
    MATH2801  Theory of Statistics    MATH2801  
    MATH2831  Linear Models      MATH2831
    MATH2859  Probability, Statistics and Information    MATH2859  
    MATH2871  Data Management for Statistical Analysis  MATH2871    
    MATH2901  Higher Theory of Statistics    MATH2901  
    MATH2931  Higher Linear Models      MATH2931
  • Course code
     Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    DATA3001  Data Science and Decisions    DATA3001  
    MATH3041  Mathematical Modelling    MATH3041  
    MATH3101  Computational Mathematics      MATH3101
    MATH3121  Mathematical Methods  MATH3121    
    MATH3161  Optimization  MATH3161    
    MATH3171  Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling      MATH3171
    MATH3201  Dynamical Systems and Chaos    MATH3201  
    MATH3261  Fluids, Oceans and Climate  MATH3261    
    MATH3311  Mathematical Computing for Finance    MATH3311  
    MATH3361  Stochastic Differential Equations  MATH3361    
    MATH3411  Information, Codes and Ciphers      MATH3411
    MATH3511  Transformations, Groups and Geometry      MATH3511
    MATH3521  Algebraic Techniques in Number Theory  MATH3521    
    MATH3560  History of Mathematics  MATH3560    
    MATH3570  Foundations of Calculus  MATH3570    
    MATH3611  Higher Analysis    MATH3611  
    MATH3701  Higher Topology and Differential Geometry      MATH3701
    MATH3711  Higher Algebra  MATH3711    
    MATH3801  Probability and Stochastic Processes  MATH3801    
    MATH3811  Statistical Inference  MATH3811    
    MATH3821  Statistical Modelling and Computing    MATH3821  
    MATH3831  Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research    MATH3831  
    MATH3851  Experimental Design and Categorical Data      MATH3851
    MATH3871  Bayesian Inference and Computation      MATH3871
    MATH3901  Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes  MATH3901    
    MATH3911  Higher Statistical Inference  MATH3911    
    MATH6781  Biomathematics    MATH6781  

2020 Courses

  • Course code
    Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    MATH1011  Fundamentals of Mathematics B  MATH1011    MATH1011
    MATH1031  Mathematics for Life Sciences  MATH1031    MATH1031
    MATH1041  Statistics for Life and Social Sciences  MATH1041  MATH1041  MATH1041
    MATH1081  Discrete Mathematics  MATH1081  MATH1081  MATH1081
    MATH1131  Mathematics 1A  MATH1131  MATH1131  MATH1131
    MATH1141  Higher Mathematics 1A  MATH1141    MATH1141
    MATH1151  Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A  MATH1151    
    MATH1231  Mathematics 1B  MATH1231  MATH1231  MATH1231
    MATH1241  Higher Mathematics 1B  MATH1241  MATH1241  
    MATH1251  Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B    MATH1251  
    DATA1001 Introduction to Data Science and Decisions    DATA1001  
  • Course code
     Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    MATH2011  Several Variable Calculus  MATH2011    
    MATH2018  Engineering Mathematics 2D  MATH2018  MATH2018  MATH2018
    MATH2019  Engineering Mathematics 2E  MATH2019    MATH2019
    MATH2069  Mathematics 2A      MATH2069
    MATH2089  Numerical Methods & Statistics  MATH2089  MATH2089  
    MATH2099  Mathematics 2B    MATH2099  
    MATH2111  Higher Several Variable Calculus  MATH2111    
    MATH2121  Differential Equations    MATH2121  
    MATH2221  Higher Differential Equations    MATH2221  
    MATH2241  Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics  MATH2241    
    MATH2301  Mathematical Computing  MATH2301    
    MATH2400  Finite Mathematics    MATH2400  
    MATH2501  Linear Algebra    MATH2501  
    MATH2521  Complex Analysis      MATH2521
    MATH2601  Higher Linear Algebra    MATH2601  
    MATH2621  Higher Complex Analysis      MATH2621
    MATH2701  Algebra and Analysis      MATH2701
    MATH2801  Theory of Statistics    MATH2801  
    MATH2831  Linear Models      MATH2831
    MATH2859  Probability, Statistics and Information    MATH2859  
    MATH2871  Data Management for Statistical Analysis  MATH2871    
    MATH2901  Higher Theory of Statistics    MATH2901  
    MATH2931  Higher Linear Models      MATH2931
  • Course code
     Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    DATA3001  Data Science and Decisions    DATA3001  
    MATH3041  Mathematical Modelling    MATH3041  
    MATH3101  Computational Mathematics      MATH3101
    MATH3121  Mathematical Methods  MATH3121    
    MATH3161  Optimization  MATH3161    
    MATH3171  Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling      MATH3171
    MATH3201  Dynamical Systems and Chaos    MATH3201  
    MATH3261  Fluids, Oceans and Climate  MATH3261    
    MATH3311  Mathematical Computing for Finance    MATH3311  
    MATH3361  Stochastic Differential Equations  MATH3361    
    MATH3411  Information, Codes and Ciphers      MATH3411
    MATH3511  Transformations, Groups and Geometry      MATH3511
    MATH3521  Algebraic Techniques in Number Theory  MATH3521    
    MATH3531  Topology and Differential Geometry      
    MATH3560  History of Mathematics  MATH3560    
    MATH3570  Foundations of Calculus  MATH3570    
    MATH3611  Higher Analysis    MATH3611  
    MATH3701  Higher Topology and Differential Geometry      MATH3701
    MATH3711  Higher Algebra  MATH3711    
    MATH3801  Probability and Stochastic Processes  MATH3801    
    MATH3811  Statistical Inference  MATH3811    
    MATH3821  Statistical Modelling and Computing    MATH3821  
    MATH3831  Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research    MATH3831  
    MATH3841  Statistical Analysis of Dependent Data    Cancelled  
    MATH3851  Experimental Design and Categorical Data      MATH3851
    MATH3871  Bayesian Inference and Computation      MATH3871
    MATH3901  Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes  MATH3901    
    MATH3911  Higher Statistical Inference  MATH3911    
    MATH6781  Biomathematics    MATH6781  

2019 Courses

  • Course code
    Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    MATH1011  Fundamentals of Mathematics B  MATH1011    MATH1011
    MATH1031  Mathematics for Life Sciences  MATH1031    MATH1031
    MATH1041  Statistics for Life and Social Sciences  MATH1041  MATH1041  MATH1041
    MATH1081  Discrete Mathematics  MATH1081  MATH1081  MATH1081
    MATH1131  Mathematics 1A  MATH1131  MATH1131  MATH1131
    MATH1141  Higher Mathematics 1A  MATH1141    MATH1141
    MATH1151  Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1A  MATH1151    
    MATH1231  Mathematics 1B  MATH1231  MATH1231  MATH1231
    MATH1241  Higher Mathematics 1B  MATH1241  MATH1241  
    MATH1251  Mathematics for Actuarial Studies and Finance 1B    MATH1251  
    DATA1001 Introduction to Data Science and Decisions    DATA1001  
  • Course code
     Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    MATH2011  Several Variable Calculus  MATH2011    
    MATH2018  Engineering Mathematics 2D  MATH2018  MATH2018  MATH2018
    MATH2019  Engineering Mathematics 2E  MATH2019    MATH2019
    MATH2069  Mathematics 2A      MATH2069
    MATH2089  Numerical Methods & Statistics  MATH2089  MATH2089  
    MATH2099  Mathematics 2B    MATH2099  
    MATH2111  Higher Several Variable Calculus  MATH2111    
    MATH2121  Differential Equations    MATH2121  
    MATH2221  Higher Differential Equations    MATH2221  
    MATH2241  Intro to Atmosphere & Ocean Dynamics  MATH2241    
    MATH2301  Mathematical Computing  MATH2301    
    MATH2400  Finite Mathematics    MATH2400  
    MATH2501  Linear Algebra    MATH2501  
    MATH2521  Complex Analysis      MATH2521
    MATH2601  Higher Linear Algebra    MATH2601  
    MATH2621  Higher Complex Analysis      MATH2621
    MATH2701  Algebra and Analysis      MATH2701
    MATH2801  Theory of Statistics    MATH2801  
    MATH2831  Linear Models      MATH2831
    MATH2859  Probability, Statistics and Information    MATH2859  
    MATH2871  Data Management for Statistical Analysis  MATH2871    
    MATH2901  Higher Theory of Statistics    MATH2901  
    MATH2931  Higher Linear Models      MATH2931
  • Course code
     Description
     Term 1
     Term 2
     Term 3
    DATA3001  Data Science and Decisions    DATA3001  
    MATH3041  Mathematical Modelling    MATH3041  
    MATH3101  Computational Mathematics      MATH3101
    MATH3121  Mathematical Methods  MATH3121    
    MATH3161  Optimization  MATH3161    
    MATH3171  Linear and Discrete Optimization Modelling      MATH3171
    MATH3201  Dynamical Systems and Chaos    MATH3201  
    MATH3261  Fluids, Oceans and Climate  MATH3261    
    MATH3311  Mathematical Computing for Finance    MATH3311  
    MATH3361  Stochastic Differential Equations  MATH3361    
    MATH3411  Information, Codes and Ciphers      MATH3411
    MATH3511  Transformations, Groups and Geometry      MATH3511
    MATH3521  Algebraic Techniques in Number Theory  MATH3521    
    MATH3531  Topology and Differential Geometry      
    MATH3560  History of Mathematics  MATH3560    
    MATH3570  Foundations of Calculus  MATH3570    
    MATH3611  Higher Analysis    MATH3611  
    MATH3701  Higher Topology and Differential Geometry      MATH3701
    MATH3711  Higher Algebra  MATH3711    
    MATH3801  Probability and Stochastic Processes  MATH3801    
    MATH3811  Statistical Inference  MATH3811    
    MATH3821  Statistical Modelling and Computing    MATH3821  
    MATH3831  Statistical Methods in Social and Market Research    MATH3831  
    MATH3841  Statistical Analysis of Dependent Data    Cancelled  
    MATH3851  Experimental Design and Categorical Data      MATH3851
    MATH3871  Bayesian Inference and Computation      MATH3871
    MATH3901  Higher Probability and Stochastic Processes  MATH3901    
    MATH3911  Higher Statistical Inference  MATH3911    
    MATH6781  Biomathematics    MATH6781