AUT - Bachelor of Science (Honours)
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) is a one year postgraduate qualification for students who already have an undergraduate qualification in Applied Mathematics or Computer Science and wish to enhance their bachelors qualification with another year of advanced study. It is also suitable for professionals seeking to advance their professional practice.
The Applied Mathematics specialisation equips students with advanced mathematical methods and techniques, and their applications in modern science, engineering and finance. Various sectors of industry face increasingly larger-scale problems that can be solved only through a specialised knowledge and skills in applied mathematics.
Quick facts
Programme Code: DJ1040
Level: 8
Points: 120
Duration: One year full time
Venue: City Campus
Start date: 22 July 2013 and 3 March 2014
AUT encourages early application. There are limited places available. Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full. Applicants will normally be selected on the basis of their level of academic achievement and may be required to attend a selection interview.
Entry requirements
In order to be admitted to the Bachelor of Science (Honours) an applicant must have completed the Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences with a B grade average or higher in papers at level 7, or equivalent.A Postgraduate Research Proposal (PGR1 form)
Guidelines to entry
Structure
The degree consists of six papers and a dissertation, where the student undertakes a supervised research project typically in collaboration with an industry partner. This provides the student with both research and real work experience. Potential industry-focused projects will be discussed with successful applicants when they commence the degree.Applied Mathematics
Select 6 papers (90 points) from:
718100 Advanced Numerical Analysis (15)
718101 Astrophysics and Radio Astronomy (15)
718102 Advanced Mathematical Modelling (15)
718103 Mathematical Methods in Optimization (15)
718104 Modern Algebra (15)
718105 Topics in Mathematical Finance (15)
718107 Advanced Differential Equations (15)
718108 Game Theory and Decision Analysis (15)
718901 Specialist Topic A* (15)
718902 Specialist Topic B* (15)
including up to two papers (30 points) from other postgraduate papers in a related subject to the specialisation with the approval of the programme leader.
Computer Science
Select 6 papers (90 points) from:
718300 Advanced Computer Graphics (15)
718301 Server System Development (15)
718302 Emerging Technologies (15)
718303 Mobile System Development (15)
718304 Software Architecture (15)
718305 Advanced Distributed Systems (15)
738039 Advanced High Performance Computing and Applications (15)
718901 Specialist Topic A* (15)
718902 Specialist Topic B* (15)
including up to two papers (30 points) from other postgraduate papers in a related subject to the specialisation with the approval of the programme leader.
Dissertation
All students must complete:
718900 Dissertation (30)
* Enrolment subject to approval of the programme leader.
Click here to view programme structure and paper outlines.
Additional course information can also be found here.
Enrolment in papers is subject to meeting all requirements and availability of papers (not all papers listed above will be open for enrolment in a given year).
Please contact the Programme Administrator, Karishma Bhat for programme information.
Career opportunities
Bachelor of Science (Honours) graduates will have advanced knowledge and capabilities in a specialised field of applied mathematics or computer science. They will have the ability to undertake advanced independent research and will be prepared for further postgraduate study at masters or doctoral level.
Some of the career opportunities include:
- Computer game and 3D graphics programmer
- Cryptographer and security analyst
- Java EE or .NET software developer
- Mobile computer systems developer
- Systems architect/designer
- Technical software developer