The School of Mathematics and Statistics at UNSW specialises in the study of Applied Mathematics (including Physical Oceanography), Pure Mathematics and Statistics and each of these areas can be studied by undergraduate students.

The first year requirements for all three are much the same and, if necessary, you can easily change your study plan or major at the end of your first year, by which time you should be in a better position make an informed choice. If you are interested in knowing more, look at our guide to second year courses, which has something to say about the differences between Pure, Applied and Statistics.

For more detail of rules for these programs look at the Details of rules for Programs with Mathematics and Statistics majors page.

Study plans in Advanced Mathematics and Advanced Science:

Majors and minors in:

combined with a second major or minor in any area of Science, or a minor in most areas of Commerce, Arts or Engineering.

Major in Physical Oceanography

Take Mathematics or Statistics as a second major

Take Mathematics as a second major

Major in Mathematics

Take a Science degree with major in Mathematics, Statistics or Physical Oceanography, along with

LAW (4770)

COMMERCE (3529)
In particular with Finance or Actuarial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE (3983) (4 years + possible Honours year)

ENGINEERING (5 years)
In particular Mathematics and Statistics can be taken in combined degrees with:

SCIENCE WITH ARTS (3930) (4 years) or ADVANCED MATHEMATICS WITH ARTS (3933) (5 years)


It is not at present possible to combined Advanced Mathematics with anything other than Arts, but it is possible that combined degrees between Advanced Mathematics and Commerce, Engineering and Law will be introduced in the future.


For more detail of the courses required for all these programs look at the Details of rules for Programs with Mathematics and Statistics majors.