Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February and July | |
| Duration | |
3 years full-time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
16 hours plus considerable time spent in private study |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Computer and Mathematical Sciences |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $21,500 2010: $24,600 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 009129K |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence A strong background in Mathematics. Calculus is desirable. |
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| Links | |
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
The increasing application of computer technology and analytical methods in both the public and private sectors have made the study of Computer Science and Mathematics or Statistics a starting point for many career paths.
Students complete two majors, which means they study two subject areas in depth for three years. One major must be chosen from Computer Science and Software Engineering or from Mathematics and Statistics (see under Majors Available), and the second major may be in Computing or Mathematics or in almost any other discipline offered by the University, subject to approval by the Faculty.
Majors include:
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Statistics
- Computation
- Entertainment Technologies
- Mathematical Statistics
- Mathematical Sciences
- Pure Mathematics
- Software Management
- Systems
- Web Technolgies
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
|---|---|
| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
Units totalling 144 points including two standard major sequences, of which at least one must be from the School of Mathematics and Statistics or the School of Computer Science and Software EngineeringCareer Opportunities
Graduates with a major from Computer Science and Software Engineering offer high-level programming skills and experience to a wide variety of computer related occupations. Mathematics graduates and especially those with a background in Statistics and Applied Mathematics have analytical skills which are in demand in a wide range of organisations.
Employment opportunities are available in a wide range of areas depending upon your areas of specialisation. These areas might include:
- Banking, Finance, Option Pricing, Investment Planning, Stock Market Prediction
- Meteorology, Environmental Consulting, Oceanography
- Industrial Research, Operations Research
- Risk Analysis, Statistics, Bio-Informatics
- Insurance, Actuarial Science, Teaching
- Information Technology, Computer Science
- Market Research, Data Analysis
- University Teaching And Research
- Astronomy, Physics, Economics
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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Faculty Office |
The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
