If you are mathematically-minded, there are many ways to choose a degree program (or a combined degree) at UNSW which will allow you to follow your mathematical interests. This page gives you an overview of all the possible ways and gives the UAC code. The UAI cutoff can be found from UAC. Where the UAI may differ from last year, it is indicated.

To find out about required mathematical knowledge for studying Maths at UNSW, see the Assumed Knowledge statement.

The Schoool of Mathematics and Statistics at UNSW has departments of Applied Mathematics (including Physical Oceanography), Pure Mathematics and Statistics and each of these areas can be studied by undergraduate students.

If you are not sure about the difference between these (or you are not sure about which of them you would prefer), don't worry. The first year requirements for all three are 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 at this stage, look at our guide to second year courses, which has something to say about the differences between Pure, Applied and Statistics.

To find out more about these programs look at the General Information on programs involving Mathematics and Statistics page.

For the formal details of these programs look at the Details of rules for programs with Mathematics and Statistics majors page.

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. However, it is possible to swap between majors or plans within a program.

Study plans in Advanced Mathematics (3986):

Study Plans in Advanced Science (3972)

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

COMMERCE (3529) (4 years) (UAC 424000)
In particular with Finance or Actuarial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE (3983) (4 years + possible Honours year) (UAC 425014)

ENGINEERING (5 years)
In particular Maths can be taken in combined degrees with:

ARTS (3930) (4 years) (UAC 429001)
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS/ARTS (3933) (5 years) (UAC 429013)


For more information about these programs look at the Information on programs in Mathematics and Statistics page.