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Programs and Courses in Mathematics and Statistics (Including Physical Oceanography and Meteorology)
Definitions

For formal definitions of terms such as "program" or "course" used in the university see the UNSW A to Z Guide

Informally the meanings are as follows:

  • Program is used in short for a Degree Program, which is the combination of courses that you apply to take, are admitted into and finally graduate from. Programs are designated by a name and a 4 digit code, for example Science 3970, Commerce 3502. Note that changing between Programs requires re-applying for admission to the new Program.
  • Course is a subject that you enrol in and for which you get a mark and grade. Courses are designated by a 4 letter prefix denoting the area of study and a 4 digit identifier, for example MATH1131 Mathematics 1A.
  • a major or plan (both terms are used) is a group of courses in some area of study. Some programs consist only of one plan (for example Electrical Engineering), while others such as Science allow for many different majors. Majors and plans are denoted by a code which include the area of study and the program, for example a Statistics major in Science is denoted by MATHT13970.
  • a unit of credit is a a measure of how much work is involved in the course. Notionally a total effort of 30 hours over the whole session is expected for each unit of credit. Each Mathematics course is worth 3 or 6 units of credit. Students normally take 24 units of credit in each session for 48 units of credit per year.
Programs in Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics and Statistics can be studied as a major in a variety of ways, is compulsory in many programs and can be taken as an elective in many programs.

Note that it is not possible to swap between degree programs once you have been offered a place at UNSW without re-applying, so it is important that you choose the correct program initially.

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