Overview

Learn to analyse information and forecast results when you study mathematics at UOW. You will study highly transferable skills in problem-solving, data analysis, probability and variability, mathematical modelling, logistics and logic. These skills can be applied in a multitude of fields, including economics, finance, medicine and industrial manufacturing. You will learn how to help governments and businesses understand the factors behind important decisions using your knowledge across mathematical and statistical models.

You'll benefit by learning from recognised and passionate leaders in their fields. You will learn core fundamentals across practical and theoretical subjects in the first year of your degree before deciding which major and electives to focus on from the second year. Throughout this degree, you will gain hands-on experience, make meaningful professional connections, and be given the opportunity to pursue corporate scholarships, summer scholarships, and undergraduate research projects with academic staff.

Prerequisites

All applicants must have studied the equivalent of Mathematics Advanced or higher at year 12 level.

Majors

Areas of study

Applied mathematics, applied statistics, pure mathematics.

Potential Career Outcomes

Career opportunities

Analyst, banking associate, business forecaster, financial analyst, investment analyst, mathematical modeller, mathematics teacher(with Master of Teaching), meteorologist, quantitative trader, risk manager, statistician, stockbroker, transport analyst.

ATAR & Selection Rank

The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.

ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds
ATAR
(excluding adjustment factors)
Selection Rank
(including adjustment factors)
Highest rank to receive an offer94.399.95
Median rank to receive an offer84.0592.05
Lowest rank to receive an offer77.5577.55

<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made

Admission Criteria

Please refer to the University of Wollongong website for admission criteria information.

Course Seeker

This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.


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