Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
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Quick facts
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Duration
Full-time 3 years, Part-time 6 years -
Location
Melbourne City -
Fees
Next intake
February, July
Entry score
ATAR 75.05
Duration
Full-time 3 years Location
Melbourne City Fees
AU$32,640 (2019 annual)
Next intake
February, July
Overview
RMIT offers one of the only stand-alone applied mathematics undergraduate degrees in Australia.
The Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) focuses on applying maths to real-world problems to enhance your employment prospects. You’ll learn to think logically and approach problems in analytical and creative ways.
Theory is linked to practical projects and applied to real scenarios using industry-relevant computer software packages and programming tools.
Graduates apply their problem-solving skills to a wide variety of fields, including:
- banking and finance
- environmental modelling (resources, biodiversity, weather and climate)
- data sciences and decision science
- cyber security (coding, cryptography)
- network sciences
- sport management
- logistics
- engineering (fluid mechanics, optimising industrial processes)
- education and research.
Work-integrating learning (WIL) offers many opportunities to network with industry representatives and get real work experience.
This course is ideal if you're interested in:
- enhancing your analytical and critical thinking skills
- finding creative and innovative solutions
- developing your computer programming skills.
Why study mathematics at RMIT?
- Gain a balanced combination of analytical skills, problem solving skills and soft skills, gain industry-related experience through projects and/or placements, so you can graduate job-ready.
- Flexible learning opportunities will enable you to build your career profile.
- Global mobility experiences give you the opportunity to study one or two semesters abroad.
Details
RMIT offers a variety of learning and teaching approaches including lectures, seminars, studios, workshops, presentations, group discussions and syndicate work.
Ongoing assessment throughout the semester includes examinations, essays, reports, oral classes, presentations, group projects, research projects, laboratory projects and practical assignments.
You'll have access to online resources through the myRMIT student portal.
During your second and third year, you'll undertake a placement or a project linked directly to industry. Many students are later employed by the organisation with which they do their placement.
In recent years, industry projects have been arranged with Biarri Optimisation, ORTEC, NAB, Deloitte Australia, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Victorian Institute of Sport, AFL clubs, Tennis Australia, Bureau of Meteorology, Australian Bureau of Statistics, Crown Melbourne Limited, Police Victoria, Red Cross Blood Bank, and The Smith Family, to name just a few.
RMIT partners with SAS, a leader in business analytics software. Students who complete certain units are eligible to apply for the SAS® Joint Certificate Program (JCP).
You can do one or more semesters at an overseas institution through Education Abroad at more than 120 partner universities.
Here are just a few examples of where you could go:
- Twente University, the Netherlands
- Bordeau Institute of Technology, France
- Czech Technical University in Prague, Czech Republic
You will undertake core studies in applied mathematics, together with a broad range of options. At each year level, you'll participate in a work-integrated learning course. This typically involves teamwork on a real-world industry problem.
In first year, you'll study the basics of calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, computer programming and problem-solving.
In second and third years, you'll continue with more advanced applied mathematics courses. These will include mathematical modelling and computational methods alongside fundamental mathematical techniques needed by graduates. You will also undertake two industry-related subjects and eight electives.
Choose a program structure
| Title | Location | Duration | Plan code | CRICOS | ||
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| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) | City Campus |
3 years full time or 6 years part time
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3 years full time
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BP083P10 | 067839K |
Choose a program structure
Program code: BP083
Career
The outlook for mathematics graduates is excellent. Graduates work as analysts and modellers in many areas of business, management, government, teaching, computer and manufacturing industries.
Some of the areas mathematics graduates find work in include:
- environment: studies of the environment require modelling of the abundance and location of plants and animals, the spread of pollution from its sources and the possible effects of changes in human activities.
- business: graduates work with organisations to build models which enable continuous improvement and efficiencies.
- industry: mathematics graduates work with engineers to model the physical processes used in cooking, coating, cutting, rolling, and so on, so that manufacturers are able to produce better-quality products.
- cyber security: in an increasingly networked world in which danger is no more than a click away, mathematics graduates work with computer scientists to secure companies’ vital systems and data.
Admissions
*ATAR refers to the lowest selection rank to which an offer was made (including consideration of any adjustments) for current and recent year 12 applicants.
RMIT is committed to providing transparency to the admissions process. In line with this commitment, we provide you with information that will help in making informed choices about your undergraduate study options.
RMIT admits students from a range of educational pathways, including Year 12 results, previous higher education or vocational education study, work experience, and for some programs - interviews, auditions or portfolios.
Gain a better understanding of the Admission criteria for this program by viewing RMIT’s Admission information.
The highest level of education you have previously completed will determine which category applies to you.
Entry to this program is competitive. Applicants are ranked and selected in order of merit based on their academic achievement, e.g., ATAR or GPA (including any adjustments).
Applicants with recent secondary education (current or within the past two years)
Successful completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent in 2016, 2017 or 2018. If applicable, this includes equity access schemes and any other adjustment factors.
School Network Access Program (SNAP)
The SNAP access scheme is designed to increase tertiary access and participation of eligible students from SNAP partner schools.
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training study
Satisfactory completion of an Australian Certificate IV or above or equivalent.
Applicants with Higher Education study
Satisfactory completion of at least four courses (subjects) at an Australian undergraduate level or overseas equivalent.
Applicants with Work and Life Experience
Satisfactory completion of an Australian Year 12 senior secondary certificate of education or equivalent more then two years ago.
You must sit the Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice if:
- You have no prior Year 12, VET qualifications, HE results or relevant work experience that meet the minimum entry requirements for the program; and
- You are 19 years of age or over (as of 1 Jan 2019) and have not enrolled in secondary studies for at least two years.
The STAT Multiple Choice will satisfy Year 12 English and Year 11 Mathematics prerequisites. Applicants must meet all other prerequisites or equivalents. Learn more about RMIT STAT results.
You must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 (or equivalent senior secondary school qualification) with a minimum 65% average (check calculator below).
Equivalent qualifications may also include completion of the RMIT Foundation Studies program or a recognised post secondary diploma in the relevant discipline with the required grades.
Meeting the minimum academic requirements does not guarantee entry. Your application will still need to be assessed and accepted.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, there may be other RMIT programs you are eligible for that can lead you to your preferred program. Explore pathway options.
Form: Non-Year 12 applicants may submit additional information if they would like it to be considered.
- For semester 1 intake, this can be completed through the VTAC Personal Statement online.
- For semester 2 intake, this can be completed through the personal statement in the Apply Direct application.
Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) /RMIT Access
This is a gender underrepresented program and awards bonus points to female applicants. To be eligible you must submit a SEAS/RMIT Access application and complete category 1.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
The Indigenous Access Program will support your application into RMIT programs through an informal interview process with support from the Ngarara Willim Centre. Your relevant life, work, educational and training experience as preparation for study, in addition to any formal qualifications, are all considered.
Elite Athlete Program
The RMIT Elite Athlete Program (REAP) supports elite athlete and emerging athletes to achieve sporting and academic excellence.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
- TOEFL (Paper Based Test): minimum score of 580 (TWE 4.5)
- TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.
For detailed information on English language requirements and other proficiency tests recognised by RMIT, visit English language requirements and equivalency information.
Don't meet the English language test scores? Complete an Advanced Plus Certificate at RMIT English Worldwide.
Pathways
When you successfully complete this program, you may be eligible for entry to the following programs:
Alternatively, you may be eligible for entry into other RMIT honours or other postgraduate programs.
Fees
All undergraduate and honours degrees have Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available.
In a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), your tuition fees are subsidised by the Australian Government. Your share of the fee (student contribution) is set each year by the government and is determined by the discipline areas (bands) of your individual enrolled courses, not the overall program.
As a CSP student, you may be eligible to apply for a HECS-HELP loan, which allows you to defer payment of up to 100% of your student contribution.
Learn more about fees for undergraduate study.
How much can I expect to pay for my Commonwealth supported place?
Courses (subjects) fall into one of three bands. The band determines the student contribution amount for the course.
Amounts listed in the table below are based on a standard, full-time study load (96 credit points per year) with all courses in the same band. A proportionate fee applies for more or less than the full-time study load or for enrolment in courses (subjects) from a combination of bands.
You can learn how to calculate your exact tuition fees for units from different bands at Fees for Commonwealth supported students.
Maximum student contribution amount for Commonwealth supported places in 2018
| Student contribution band by course (subject) | Maximum annual student contribution amount in 2018 |
|---|---|
| Band 1: humanities, behavioural science, social studies, clinical psychology, foreign languages, visual and performing arts, education, nursing | $6,444 per standard year $805 per standard (12 credit point) course |
| Band 2: mathematics, statistics, computing, built environment, other health, allied health, science, engineering, surveying, agriculture | $9,185 per standard year $1,148 per standard (12 credit point) course |
Band 3: law, accounting, administration, economics, commerce, dentistry, medicine, veterinary science |
$10,754 per standard year $1,344 per standard (12 credit point) course |
HECS-HELP
The Australian Government provides financial assistance via the HECS-HELP loan scheme, which allows eligible students (such as Australian citizens or holders of an Australian permanent humanitarian visa) to defer payment of up to 100% of their student contribution.
How does a HELP loan work?
If your HECS-HELP and/or SA-HELP loan application is successful, the Australian Government will pay RMIT, on your behalf, up to 100% of your fees. This amount will become part of your accumulated HELP debt.
You will only start repaying your accumulated HELP debt to the Australian Government once you earn above the minimum income threshold for repayment, which is set each year by the Australian Government (this also applies if you are still studying).
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) will calculate your compulsory repayment for the year and include this on your income tax notice.
For more information about loan repayment options see Commonwealth assistance (HELP loans) or Study Assist.
In addition to tuition fees, you will be charged an annual student services and amenities fee (SSAF), which is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
The SSAF is calculated based on your enrolment load and the maximum fee for 2018 is $298.
You may be eligible to apply to defer payment of the SSAF through the SA-HELP loan scheme. If you use SA‑HELP, the amount will be added to your accumulated HELP debt.
For more information about calculating your actual SSAF see Paying SSAF.
You may also be required to purchase other items related to your program, including field trips, textbooks and equipment. These additional fees and expenses vary from program to program.
The annual tuition fee for 2019 is AU$32,640.
The total indicative tuition fee for 2019 commencement is AU$100,800
In addition to tuition fees you also need to pay for:
- Student services and amenities fee (SSAF) in each calendar year.
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Student visa holders must have cover for the total duration of their visa.
- Some programs incur additional expenses.
You also need to account for your living expenses. Estimate the cost of living in Melbourne.