Bachelors of Mathematics / Economics

Did you know that mathematical modelling is used to create disease models that enable scientists to better understand infectious diseases?

Study applied mathematics and learn how advanced mathematical methods are used to develop practical solutions in a variety of real-world contexts.

Build your foundational knowledge in core topics such as applied mathematical analysis, mathematical modelling and the numerical methods used in computer programming.

You'll develop your critical thinking skills and learn advanced mathematical techniques for approaching problems in a logical, analytical and creative manner.

You'll then have the opportunity to apply your expertise in areas of interest such as natural resources mathematics, or operations research and mathematical planning.

With practical experience gained through work placements, you'll be prepared for a diverse range of career opportunities in sectors such as financial services, engineering, technology and sciences.

See the Applied Mathematics major

This is an economics-centred major for anyone interested in how governments can affect economies in a globalised world.

The major focuses on the analytical tools you'll need to design and evaluate public policies. Core courses examine public finance and regulatory economics, while electives include advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and a range of policy courses.

Graduates usually work in public policy, government bodies, not-for-profit organisations, private enterprise and politics.

See the Economics and Public Policy major

This major will equip you to work as a consultant and leader in the private sector.

Gain the ability to apply advanced and cutting-edge economic insights to analyse problems and create solutions. This major will teach you how to interpret, advise and lead in situations involving strategic competition between individuals, teams, businesses and nations. You'll also learn new ways of collecting and interpreting data.

The major provides an opportunity to gain behavioural economics insights about how people act, and why. This knowledge will position you exceptionally well to play a leading role in the future strategic direction of business, government and society from an economic perspective.

See the Economics of Strategy and Behaviour major

This major focuses on the economic aspects of financial systems in a globalised world.

You'll study banking and international trade theories, and gain an understanding of financial systems and the role they play in economies. You'll also get to choose from advanced-level electives in areas including macroeconomics, econometrics and financial management.

Graduates usually work in financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms and private enterprise.

See the International and Financial Economics major

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now key to accelerating scientific discovery, engineering advancements and driving innovation and efficiency in business, government and other organisations.

This major equips you with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques essential for AI. These include statistics, linear algebra, calculus, numerical methods and advanced machine learning techniques like deep learning and optimisation.

By combining these mathematical methods with AI approaches, you’ll be able to effectively analyse complex data, develop AI models and automate decision-making processes.

The focus is on theoretical depth while also covering software development, preparing you for both academic research and industry needs.

You'll graduate ready for a range of careers in AI research, data science and machine learning engineering, driving innovation and solving real-world challenges across diverse industries.

You can combine this major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science or physics.

See the Mathematical Artificial Intelligence major

This major focuses on the mathematical foundations of modern physical theories.

It also examines the mathematical understanding that underpins a broad range of contemporary sciences, including statistical mechanics, relativity and quantum theory. You'll learn how to understand and describe nature at its most fundamental levels.

This major not only prepares you for research in mathematical physics and related disciplines, but also fosters creativity and develops high-level skills in critical and analytical thinking, which are paramount in problem-solving.

See the Mathematical Physics major

In today’s data-driven world, optimisation plays a critical role across industries—from machine learning and artificial intelligence to supply chain management, finance, healthcare, energy, and beyond.

This major equips you with the mathematical expertise and analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges, enabling you to optimise decision-making, improve efficiency, and solve intricate problems such as financial planning, resource allocation, and logistics. 

It bridges deep theoretical foundations with hands-on skills in programming and practical applications, preparing you for a dynamic career in research or industry.  

Whether your passion lies in advancing predictive models, designing smarter networks, or driving resource innovation, this major provides the specialised knowledge and versatility needed to stand out in the fields of science, engineering, and beyond. 

See the Optimisation and Operations Research major

This major is focused on the intrinsic nature and fundamental properties of mathematics, and recognises its ubiquity, universality and beauty.

You'll develop high-level skills in critical, analytical and abstract thinking, and study frameworks for deeper understanding of other areas of mathematics, such as applied mathematics, mathematical physics and statistics.

You'll also have the opportunity to acquire a solid grounding in the key areas of pure mathematics, as well as opportunities to undertake focused study in advanced courses.

See the Pure Mathematics major

This major will help you make better decisions. You'll learn about the methods economists use to measure, analyse, predict and model a broad range of economic scenarios.

With its strong mathematical and modelling focus, this major will show you how to analyse problems clearly and based on evidence. Advanced courses cover areas including statistics, econometric theory, and productivity and efficiency analysis.

Graduates usually work in research consultancies, management organisations, private business and government enterprise.

See the Quantitative Analysis major

Apply the tools of modern statistics and data science to inform data-driven decision making and solve real-world problems.

In this major, you will learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.

Professionals in this field work to improve medical treatments through data-driven experimental designs and leverage meteorological and spatial data to assess and mitigate drought conditions in local communities.

You will combine theory with practical experiences that challenge your thinking, expand your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.

As a graduate, you’ll be in high demand across business, industry, research and government. You’ll play a vital role in forecasting, analysing and solving complex problems in diverse fields.

You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or science communication.

See the Statistics and Mathematical Data Science major

Did you know that mathematical modelling is used to create disease models that enable scientists to better understand infectious diseases?

Study applied mathematics and learn how advanced mathematical methods are used to develop practical solutions in a variety of real-world contexts.

Build your foundational knowledge in core topics such as applied mathematical analysis, mathematical modelling and the numerical methods used in computer programming.

You'll develop your critical thinking skills and learn advanced mathematical techniques for approaching problems in a logical, analytical and creative manner.

You'll then have the opportunity to apply your expertise in areas of interest such as natural resources mathematics, or operations research and mathematical planning.

With practical experience gained through work placements, you'll be prepared for a diverse range of career opportunities in sectors such as financial services, engineering, technology and sciences.

See the Applied Mathematics major

This is an economics-centred major for anyone interested in how governments can affect economies in a globalised world.

The major focuses on the analytical tools you'll need to design and evaluate public policies. Core courses examine public finance and regulatory economics, while electives include advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics and a range of policy courses.

Graduates usually work in public policy, government bodies, not-for-profit organisations, private enterprise and politics.

See the Economics and Public Policy major

This major will equip you to work as a consultant and leader in the private sector.

Gain the ability to apply advanced and cutting-edge economic insights to analyse problems and create solutions. This major will teach you how to interpret, advise and lead in situations involving strategic competition between individuals, teams, businesses and nations. You'll also learn new ways of collecting and interpreting data.

The major provides an opportunity to gain behavioural economics insights about how people act, and why. This knowledge will position you exceptionally well to play a leading role in the future strategic direction of business, government and society from an economic perspective.

See the Economics of Strategy and Behaviour major

This major focuses on the economic aspects of financial systems in a globalised world.

You'll study banking and international trade theories, and gain an understanding of financial systems and the role they play in economies. You'll also get to choose from advanced-level electives in areas including macroeconomics, econometrics and financial management.

Graduates usually work in financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms and private enterprise.

See the International and Financial Economics major

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now key to accelerating scientific discovery, engineering advancements and driving innovation and efficiency in business, government and other organisations.

This major equips you with a deep understanding of mathematical concepts and techniques essential for AI. These include statistics, linear algebra, calculus, numerical methods and advanced machine learning techniques like deep learning and optimisation.

By combining these mathematical methods with AI approaches, you’ll be able to effectively analyse complex data, develop AI models and automate decision-making processes.

The focus is on theoretical depth while also covering software development, preparing you for both academic research and industry needs.

You'll graduate ready for a range of careers in AI research, data science and machine learning engineering, driving innovation and solving real-world challenges across diverse industries.

You can combine this major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science or physics.

See the Mathematical Artificial Intelligence major

This major focuses on the mathematical foundations of modern physical theories.

It also examines the mathematical understanding that underpins a broad range of contemporary sciences, including statistical mechanics, relativity and quantum theory. You'll learn how to understand and describe nature at its most fundamental levels.

This major not only prepares you for research in mathematical physics and related disciplines, but also fosters creativity and develops high-level skills in critical and analytical thinking, which are paramount in problem-solving.

See the Mathematical Physics major

In today’s data-driven world, optimisation plays a critical role across industries—from machine learning and artificial intelligence to supply chain management, finance, healthcare, energy, and beyond.

This major equips you with the mathematical expertise and analytical tools to tackle real-world challenges, enabling you to optimise decision-making, improve efficiency, and solve intricate problems such as financial planning, resource allocation, and logistics. 

It bridges deep theoretical foundations with hands-on skills in programming and practical applications, preparing you for a dynamic career in research or industry.  

Whether your passion lies in advancing predictive models, designing smarter networks, or driving resource innovation, this major provides the specialised knowledge and versatility needed to stand out in the fields of science, engineering, and beyond. 

See the Optimisation and Operations Research major

This major is focused on the intrinsic nature and fundamental properties of mathematics, and recognises its ubiquity, universality and beauty.

You'll develop high-level skills in critical, analytical and abstract thinking, and study frameworks for deeper understanding of other areas of mathematics, such as applied mathematics, mathematical physics and statistics.

You'll also have the opportunity to acquire a solid grounding in the key areas of pure mathematics, as well as opportunities to undertake focused study in advanced courses.

See the Pure Mathematics major

This major will help you make better decisions. You'll learn about the methods economists use to measure, analyse, predict and model a broad range of economic scenarios.

With its strong mathematical and modelling focus, this major will show you how to analyse problems clearly and based on evidence. Advanced courses cover areas including statistics, econometric theory, and productivity and efficiency analysis.

Graduates usually work in research consultancies, management organisations, private business and government enterprise.

See the Quantitative Analysis major

Apply the tools of modern statistics and data science to inform data-driven decision making and solve real-world problems.

In this major, you will learn and apply statistical techniques to analyse and interpret complex data, and transform it into meaningful insights.

Professionals in this field work to improve medical treatments through data-driven experimental designs and leverage meteorological and spatial data to assess and mitigate drought conditions in local communities.

You will combine theory with practical experiences that challenge your thinking, expand your analytical capabilities and develop your technical skills.

As a graduate, you’ll be in high demand across business, industry, research and government. You’ll play a vital role in forecasting, analysing and solving complex problems in diverse fields.

You may choose to combine your major with a minor in bioinformatics, computational science, computer science, physics or science communication.

See the Statistics and Mathematical Data Science major