Why Study/Key Benefits

The Bachelor of Science (Professional), majoring in Applied Mathematics, combines mathematical theory with numerical methods, data analysis, modelling and practical industry experience. Swinburne describes the major as focusing on using mathematical and numerical methods to understand real-world phenomena, make sense of large datasets and model processes in physical and life sciences.

Key benefits include:

• Applied study of mathematics rather than mathematics as a purely theoretical discipline.
• Development of data-driven prediction and quantitative research skills.
• Advanced coding and numerical/computational skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving development.
• Technical report writing and teamwork.
• Exposure to mathematical modelling relevant to physical and life sciences.
• Three industry-linked projects within the Professional degree.
• A 12-month paid professional work-placement opportunity, subject to the applicable placement requirements.
• Opportunity to build professional networks and gain practical experience before graduation.

Programme Structure and Subjects/Topics

The Applied Mathematics Professional degree combines:

• Science core units.
• Eight Applied Mathematics major units.
• Six units of elective/minor/advanced-minor study.
• Four professional-placement units.

Indicative first-year core study includes:

• Data Science Principles – COS10022
• Calculus and Applications – MTH10012
• Linear Algebra and Applications – MTH10013
• Sustainability Challenges in Science – NPS10003
• Selected science units from Concepts of Biology, Chemistry 1 and Energy and Motion.
• Additional elective study.

Applied Mathematics major units include:

• Matrices, Vector Calculus and Complex Analysis – MTH20014
• Modelling Nature's Non-Linearity – MTH20015
• Series and Transforms – MTH20012
• Quantitative Prediction – MTH20016
• Differential Equations – MTH30002
• Optimisation – MTH30006
• Stochastic Modelling – MTH30001
• Numerical and Computational Mathematics – MTH30003.

Examples of approved/recommended elective areas associated with the Applied Mathematics major include:

• Programming
• Object-oriented programming
• Astronomy and astrophysics
• Supercomputing
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Space science
• Research methods
• Space policy, law and the new space economy.

Disciplines/Specialisations

The selected specialisation is:

Applied Mathematics.

The major focuses on mathematical and numerical methods, large-data analysis, modelling and quantitative prediction.

The wider Bachelor of Science (Professional) currently offers the following majors:

• Applied Mathematics
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Environmental Science
• Physics
• Space Technology.

Programme Highlights

• Bachelor of Science (Professional).
• Applied Mathematics major.
• Course code: BA-SC2PROF.
• CRICOS: 095882G.
• Hawthorn campus.
• Four-year full-time study.
• 375 credit points.
• Eight Applied Mathematics major units.
• 12-month paid professional work-placement opportunity.
• Three industry-linked projects.
• Study combining mathematical modelling, numerical methods, data and computation.
• Opportunities to select interdisciplinary electives.
• Development of data-driven prediction, coding, quantitative research and analytical problem-solving skills.

Career Outcomes

Swinburne specifically identifies the following career opportunities for the Applied Mathematics major:

• Mathematical researcher
• Quantitative analyst
• Financial analyst
• Actuary, with further studies
• Biological and climate modeller.

International Student Visa Requirements

International students undertaking this on-campus degree in Australia generally require an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

CRICOS course code: 095882G.

Key requirements can include:

• Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
• Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), unless an exemption applies.
• Meeting the Genuine Student requirement.
• Meeting applicable health requirements.
• Meeting applicable character requirements.
• Providing financial evidence where required.
• Providing English-language evidence where required.
• Complying with all visa conditions.