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Bachelor of Mathematics (Pure Mathematics)

Develop quantitative skills. Sharpen your critical and analytical thinking. Solve complex problems.

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Student ?
Campus
Wollongong
ATAR-SR ?
75
IB Admission Score ?
28.25
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
  • Autumn 2026
  • Spring 2026
Codes
UAC: 756511
UOW: 762

Overview

Mathematics is the basis for successful decision-making and problem-solving across all sectors and industries. Mathematical and statistical models help us analyse information and forecast results in economics, finance, medicine and industrial processes. This analysis helps governments and businesses understand the factors behind important decisions.

The Bachelor of Mathematics will teach you highly transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, probability and variability, mathematical modelling, logistics and logic. The degree is flexible, allowing you to take subjects from other study areas; you can also choose to study a major in applied statistics.

See the course handbook for more information.

Other opportunities include scholarships from corporate partners, summer scholarships and undergraduate research projects with academic staff, and access to programs offered by the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) ACE Network.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following: 

Major 

Campus Availability 

Applied Mathematics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Applied Statistics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Computer Science 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

Pure Mathematics 

Wollongong (On Campus) 

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Pure Mathematics (major)

Pure mathematics is concerned with exploring patterns and solving problems; it can provide new insights into nature, technology and business, and create a pathway for innovative solutions. You will learn to develop, analyse and unify mathematical concepts and principles through deductive reasoning. You will also study subjects in pure mathematics and expand your skills and knowledge in the areas of partial differential equations, topology, algebra, and calculus of variations and elementary differential geometry.

Careers

  • Business Forecaster
  • Financial Analyst
  • Investment Analyst
  • Mathematical Modeller
  • Mathematics Teacher
  • Meteorologist
  • Quantitative Trader
  • Risk Manager
  • Statistician
  • Stockbroker
  • Transport Analyst
  • Transport Modeller
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Accreditation & professional recognition

The Bachelor of Mathematics degree is accredited by the Australian Mathematical Society.

Admissions information

You must have completed Mathematics Advanced or equivalent (not Mathematics standard 2) or higher at Year 12 level.

The University assumes students will have studied Mathematics Advanced and any two units of English. Ideally, students will have studied Mathematics Extension 1.

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

More detail

Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available. For eligible domestic students, Australian government funding will contribute towards your tuition fees. The remaining proportion, known as a student contribution, will depend on when you begin study (enrolment year) and study area. Read more domestic student fees and CSPs.