Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours)/Science (Computer Science)
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 5 Year(s)
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended)
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- UAC code 429331
- Program code 3781
- CRICOS code 088865A
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ATAR/2025 lowest selection rank
- 93.0 View all admission criteria
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $75,00.0
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $38,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $58,500*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $323,500*
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- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Ready to lead advances in computing and mathematics? The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours)/Science (Computer Science) combines two powerful disciplines at one of Australia's leading universities. Choose from seven computer science majors, three mathematics majors and build your honours components around your interests.
From developing sophisticated algorithms to creating intelligent systems, this double degree prepares you for the tech industry's most challenging roles. You'll build expertise in pure and applied mathematics while mastering practical computing skills – a combination that's increasingly valuable as industries embrace AI, machine learning and data-driven innovation.
The program's emphasis on both theoretical foundations and practical application sets UNSW graduates apart. Through advanced computing facilities and research opportunities, you'll develop high-level analytical abilities alongside hands-on technical skills. With UNSW consistently recognised for producing Australia's most employable graduates (AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025), this double degree positions you for leadership roles in technology's fastest-growing sectors.
Key features
Led by two globally renowned faculties
Benefit from the expertise and reputation of two leading faculties. Your advanced mathematics degree is delivered by UNSW Science, ranked #2 in Australia for mathematics, while your computer science component is led by Australia’s #1 faculty of engineering and technology (QS World University Rankings by Subject, 2025).
Flexible specialisation options
Curate your studies to suit your interests and career goals. Choose from seven computer science majors, including artificial intelligence, database systems and security, and three mathematics majors, including applied mathematics and advanced statistics.
Demonstrate your advanced research skills
In your honours year, you’ll explore advanced concepts, conduct original research and work one-on-one with some of Australia’s top mathematical minds. Whether you're aiming for a research career or want to sharpen your analytical edge, this program opens doors to exciting futures in science, industry and beyond.
Why study at UNSW?
Learn with the best
UNSW Science is at the forefront of new scientific developments, teaching and innovation. We’re responsive to the needs of industry, adaptive to change and take an innovative approach to teaching and learning. Our world-class laboratories, clinics and simulators give you the tools to explore new frontiers and make meaningful scientific discoveries to benefit society.
Leverage our industry connections
Build your professional network through our partnerships with 400+ industry leaders and research organisations. These connections provide real-world experience and career opportunities while you study.
Learn in world-class facilities
UNSW has invested more than $450 million in developing its facilities to support the next generation of scientific leaders. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art labs, simulators and research centres to put your knowledge into practice and build the career-ready skills employers are looking for.
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Entry requirements
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- The 2025 Lowest Selection Rank (LSR) is the adjusted rank (ATAR plus adjustment factors) you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025.
- The 2025 A levels score is based on four Advanced Level (A2) subjects. Entry scores are calculated from the best three or four A2 subjects (excluding repeated subjects) using the following values: A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. At most one Applied A Level subject may be included in the best four subjects used to calculate the aggregate.
- The 2025 IB Diploma is an indication of the IB you would have needed to gain entry to this degree in 2025. It is to be used as a guide only.
- The 2025 Lowest ATAR is the lowest ATAR (before adjustment factors were applied) to which an offer was made. Where <5 is listed, this indicates that less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made and so the score has not been published. N/A indicates no offers were made on the basis of ATAR.
*The Lowest ATAR to which an offer was made, for this program, is based on a UNSW Gateway Early Conditional Offer.
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At UNSW, we are committed to ensuring prospective students have all the information they need in order to make informed decisions about their study options.
To assist you in gaining a better understanding of how Admissions works at UNSW, we have provided you with a summary of ATAR offers and the student profile.
We hope this information will help you identify the degree that is right for you.
Assumed knowledge
Mathematics Extension 1
Adjustment Factors
We offer a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements. These schemes also take into account a range of personal and educational disadvantages that may have affected your studies.
HSC Plus
This scheme rewards students who perform well in Year 12 subjects that are relevant to their preferred UNSW degree. You may be awarded up to five points.
Elite Athletes, Performers and Leaders (EAPL)
This program recognises achievements in the areas of sport, academia, leadership and music at an elite level. You may be eligible for up to five points.
Educational Access Scheme (EAS)
Factors such as illness, financial hardship, language difficulties or attending a particular school can mean you don't always get the best possible marks in Years 11 and 12. If one of these situations applies to you, submit an application for the Educational Access Scheme (EAS) via UAC. Eligible students can receive between 1 and 10 points towards their chosen UNSW degree.
Admission pathways
Your ATAR is not the only measure of your potential to succeed, which is why we offer a range of pathways into university. Explore your options below and get in touch with our Future Student Advisers to discuss your path to UNSW.
Gateway Admission Pathway
This scheme is open to students who attend Gateway schools, live in a low-socioeconomic area based on IRSAD and IEO indexes of SEIFA criteria, or are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person. It adjusts the ATAR requirements for your preferred UNSW degree and provides early offers and early conditional offers to UNSW.
Entry programs for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
We offer entry programs for Indigenous Australians, including the Indigenous Preparatory Programs and the Indigenous Admission Scheme (IAS). The entry pathway program you apply for will depend on the degree you want to study.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you’re completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
International direct entry
We do not accept secondary qualifications from this country. We may accept tertiary study results, please contact us for more information.
Please contact us for direct entry requirements.
Admission pathways
If you do not meet the requirements for direct entry into your chosen degree, you may be eligible for a pathway program with UNSW College. UNSW College provides alternative entry options using university-approved content so that you can start your UNSW journey with confidence.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at UNSW depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why UNSW requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you’ll need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at UNSW. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, UNSW College’s Academic English Programs are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
What will I study?
Program structure
The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics)(Honours)/Science (Computer Science) is a double degree program combining advanced mathematical theory with practical computer science skills. The program is delivered through the School of Mathematics and Statistics and the School of Computer Science and Engineering, offering students comprehensive training in both disciplines.
Students will complete a total of 240 units of credit (UOC), comprising core courses, electives and honours components. The advanced mathematics coursework includes higher-level content and research training, culminating in an honours research project. In computer science, students can choose from seven majors while developing practical programming and system design skills.
Full program structure
This program contains a total of 240 units of credit (UOC) and can be completed in 5 years of full-time study. Most courses are 6 UOC. Students must complete:
Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) – 144 UOC
- Major – 84-90 UOC
- Honours – 48 UOC
- Science electives – Up to 12 UOC
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) – 96 UOC
Major – 96 UOC
Majors
Advanced Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics
- Pure Mathematics
- Advanced Statistics
Computer Science
- Computer Science (General)
- Computer Science (Database Systems)
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
- Computer Science (Programming Languages)
- Computer Science (Computer Networks)
- Computer Science (Embedded Systems)
- Computer Science (Security Engineering)
Future careers
Graduates of UNSW's computer science and advanced maths double degree are particularly sought after in fields requiring both theoretical mathematical knowledge and practical computing skills. This unique combination opens doors to roles in data science, artificial intelligence and advanced software development.
This powerful combination of advanced mathematics and computer science prepares you for cutting-edge careers as industries increasingly rely on data-driven decision making and complex computational systems. With expertise in both disciplines, you'll be equipped for roles that demand sophisticated analytical thinking and technical problem-solving skills. Mathematics and computing professionals are among the highest-paid STEM workers, with average annual salaries of $115,000 for mathematicians and $129,000 for software engineers in Australia (Jobs and Skills Atlas, 2025).
Potential fields
Mathematics and statistics graduates work in a huge variety of areas, wherever logical skill and analysis of quantitative data is needed to provide accurate and timely answers, including:
Data forensics/fraud detection: Analysing patterns in large data sets to find the “needles in the haystack” of fraudulent or terrorist activity.
Environmental modelling: Understanding of massive computer models that predict changes in weather, climate and ocean currents.
Biostatistics: Securing public health and testing drugs and new procedures for safety and efficacy, using statistical inference.
Cryptography: Encoding and decoding signals within financial markets, the internet and the military, as well as numerous other applications.
Quantitative risk: Monitoring the risk positions of banks in light of changing market conditions as well as credit and operational profiles.
Game design: Designing complex games to ensure correct probabilities and accurate simulations.
Data management: Ensuring accuracy and accessibility of organisations’ data warehouses.
Teaching: Inspiring the new generation with an understanding of the power of mathematics.
Research: Answering the many abstract questions thrown up by other sciences and by mathematics itself.
Potential careers
- Algorithm developer
- Artificial intelligence researcher
- Computational scientist
- Cryptographer
- Data scientist
- Financial technology specialist
- Machine learning engineer
- Mathematical modeller
- Quantitative analyst
- Research scientist
- Security analyst
- Software engineer
- Systems architect
- Technical consultant
How to apply
Applications for undergraduate study from domestic students (Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, Australian permanent humanitarian visa holders and New Zealand citizens) are processed by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).
Visit the Apply section of the UAC website and you can nominate up to five degrees in order of preference, with the first being your most desired degree and university.
On-time applications for admission usually close at the end of September each year for Term 1 admission. Late applications can be submitted, but a late fee will apply. For study starting in Term 1, the majority of offers are made in December and January. Visit the UAC website for key dates for admission outside of Term 1.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via our Apply Online service. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement date. For more information visit our international applicant information page.
*If you are an international student studying an Australian qualification, go to the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) for application and UAC key dates. Note: If you are under 18 years of age, you need to make special arrangements. Read more.
Ready to start your application?
Fees & Scholarships
Commonwealth Supported Place multiple Student Contribution Bands may apply for this double degree. See single degrees for the applicable fee bands.* The student contribution for a Commonwealth Supported Place is an indication only of the amount payable in Year 1 based on a standard full-time load of 48 credit points (1.0 EFTSL). The actual student contribution you will be liable for depends on your individual program of study and the calendar year in which you enrol. Actual fees are calculated upon enrolment. Student contribution amounts are subject to annual review by the University and may increase each year during your studies (subject to caps determined by the Australian Government), effective at the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only other fees and charges are not included.
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the UNSW fees website.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit UNSW International.
Scholarships
At UNSW, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you’re a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
QS World University Rankings, 2025
AFR Top100 Future Leaders Awards, 2020-2025
Crunchbase venture capital start-up data, 2021
UNSW has a strong focus on industry collaborations with opportunities for students to network.
