Without maths, interpreting the real world would not be possible. Mathematics is the language of science and underpins most technological advances that we rely on every day. Studying a Bachelor of Mathematics will give you essential skills and knowledge in logic, mathematical modelling, experimental design and data analysis.

Study the Bachelor of Mathematics at The University of Newcastle to learn the essential skills and knowledge necessary to be a professional mathematician or statistician − including the ability to manipulate, analyse and interpret large amounts of data.

What you will study

Mathematical research extends human capabilities by taking our innate skills and intuitions to higher levels. The study of maths enables modern society to make decisions, to operate more efficiently, to invent new technologies and to understand and modify the world around us.

Current research is inventing new ways of using existing mathematics as well as creating new mathematics for the future. As part of your structured mathematics major, you will study courses in topic areas such as:

• statistics
• linear algebra
• differential equations
• numerical methods
• number theory
• topology
• complex analysis

Graduates majoring in Pure Mathematics can find employment in a variety of roles in many different types of organisations and fields. The list below provides typical job titles for graduates from this major.

Some of these jobs will depend upon the amount and level of study undertaken, level of experience, and the combination of other majors and electives studied, for example some may require further study.

• Algorithm Designer
• Climatologist
• Cosmologist
• Cryptographer / Cryptanalyst / Cryptologist / Decipherer
• Data Mining Analyst
• Mathematical Modeller
• Number Theorist
• Research Manager
• Research Officer
• Research Scientist
• University Lecturer/Academic