A degree in mathematics provides unique training in abstract reasoning highly sought after by a wide range of employers. This degree will provide you with a strong foundation in the basic principles and techniques of mathematics and an understanding of how mathematics is applied in the real world. You will also develop communication and report writing skills to enhance your employability.

Graduates may choose to undertake a Master of Teaching (Secondary) and become a VCE mathematics teacher.

Professional recognition

This degree will meet the requirements to teach VCE Mathematics on satisfactory completion of the Master of Teaching (Secondary).

Career Outcomes

• Actuary
• Business analyst
• Cryptanalyst
• Data analyst
• Data engineer
• Data scientist
• Finance analyst
• Intelligence analyst
• Mathematician
• Modelling analyst
• Policy advisor
• Risk analyst
• Statistician
• Strategic planner

Graduates of the Bachelor of Mathematical Science will be equipped to work across an extremely varied range of careers in the public and private sectors.

Perhaps you’ll work in national security, banking, financial advice, commerce, stock broking, forecasting, logistics, manufacturing or engineering. Our graduates have also gone on to work as medical statisticians, cancer treatment analysts, and internet security analysts. You may choose to move into teaching maths or IT by completing our Master of Teaching degree, or pursue postgraduate studies and research.