Bachelor of Mathematics Changes
Your Options
1. Continue with your current Program
We recommend that you remain on your current study path, as this will ensure that you stay on track to graduate.
No action is required from you, and you can continue your study in this program as normal, following the program requirements (program rules and course list) from the year you commenced study in the program.
We encourage you to consult the pre-2021 Bachelor of Mathematics study planner, as this has been updated with any changes to courses offered in your program.
2. Transfer to the revised Program
You can explore the option of studying the program under the revised structure and requirements.
Before making a decision, please read the 'Key Changes', 'Transition Details' and 'Next Steps' to understand what has changed for the program and carefully consider the options to select the one that best suits you.
Key Changes
From Semester 1 2021, due to the significant change to the structure of the program, the Bachelor of Mathematics now has a new program code:
| Year of Commencement | Program Code |
|---|---|
| Prior to 2021 | 2393 |
| From 2021 onwards | 2460 |
The revised Bachelor of Mathematics [2460] has the following changes:
- Core (compulsory) courses required for the program have changed
- A 16 unit major is now required
- Two new 8 unit minors have been introduced
Review the Bachelor of Mathematics [2460] to see what plans (majors and minors) are available to study in this program.
Deciding which Program is right for you
When deciding whether you will continue with your current program or transition to the revised program, you should take into consideration:
- the number of units you've completed in the pre-2021 program
- any changes to your current plan (if any) (e.g. major)
- if you want to study a minor that is only offered in the revised program structure
- if changing to the revised program structure will affect your remaining program duration
- any change to your program fees
Completed Year 1 (16 units)
You can transfer to the revised program, if you have completed 16 units towards the Bachelor of Mathematics [2393] including:
- MATH1051 or MATH1071
- MATH1052 or MATH1072
- MATH1061
- STAT1301
- 8 units electives
If you are following an 'Undeclared' plan you can progress into any of the available majors offered in the revised program.
The 8 units of electives that you have completed will need to be assessed to confirm if they are:
- Program electives - a course on the Bachelor of Mathematics [2460] course list
-
General electives - a course on the Bachelor of Mathematics [2460] course list or any other course list offered in 2021.
The revised program structure requires at least 4 units of program electives.
For further information, please refer to the Completed Year 1 (PDF, 118.6 KB) information sheet.
Completed Year 2 (32 units)
You can transfer to the revised program, if you have completed 32 units towards the Bachelor of Mathematics [2393] including:
- MATH1051 or MATH1071
- MATH1052 or MATH1072
- MATH1061
- STAT1301
- MATH2400 or MATH2401
- MATH2001
- 12 units electives from Part B or Part C of BMath course list
The elective courses that you will need to study as part of your chosen major in the revised program will vary, depending on:
- Which major (if any) you are currently studying in the Bachelor of Mathematics [2393]
- Which major you would like to study in the revised Bachelor of Mathematics [2460]
For further information on the Pre-2021 majors changing into the revised 2021 BMath majors, please refer to the following:
Next Steps
Changing Program
There have been a number of legislative changes to fees that will come into effect from 1 January 2021 that affect all program changes made via QTAC and mySI-net. You can find more information on my.UQ.
Please ensure that you understand the changes, consider your individual circumstances and seek individual advice as required before making a decision to change.
If you decide to change to the revised Bachelor of Mathematics [2460], you will need to submit a Program Change Request through mySi-net:
- by 12 February 2021 (program change requests opened on 4 December 2020), for Semester 1, 2021.
- by 16 July 2021 (program change requests provisionally open on 30 June 2021), for Semester 2, 2021.
Requesting assistance
The Faculty of Science Student Enquiries office are available to help you with any questions you may have and can assist with booking an academic advising appointment.