Applied mathematics is the basis for successful decision-making and problem solving independent of sector or industry; it can provide new insights into nature, technology and business and create a pathway for innovative solutions. Applied mathematics underpins a wide range of scientific and commercial enterprises, providing extensive career options. Just about every industry depends at some point on handling and interpreting data, and on predicting and modelling outcomes. Mathematical results drive policy and innovation. Pure mathematics is concerned with exploring patterns and solving problems; it focuses on developing and analysing unifying mathematical concepts and principles through deductive reasoning. A focus on pure mathematics is ideal for students who enjoy developing creative solutions to subtle problems and wish to explore the abstract and logical aspects of the discipline. Statistics is the study of the collection, organisation, analysis and interpretation of data. Applied Statistics uses mathematical concepts and methods to develop scientific experiments, sample surveys, medical clinical trials and environmental studies. It uses mathematical models of variation to enable analysis and forecasting in many industries. Your degree The Bachelor of Mathematics teaches highly transferable skills in problem solving, data analysis, probability and variability, mathematical modelling, logistics and logic. The degree is flexible, so you can take up to one third of your subjects from other disciplines to expand your career options. Applied Statistics uses mathematical concepts and methods to develop scientific experiments, sample surveys, medical clinical trials and environmental studies. It uses mathematical models of variation to enable analysis and forecasting in many industries. Other opportunities include scholarships from corporate partners, summer scholarships and undergraduate research projects with academic staff, access to programs of the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) and inter-university courses via our Access Grid Room. Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Bachelor of Mathematics will be able to: Demonstrate a coherent core understanding of the fundamentals of both the mathematical and statistical disciplines. Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more of the discipline areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics and/or statistics. Investigate and solve problems using mathematical and/or statistical methods including software tools to solve practical and abstract problems and then interpret results critically. Appropriately interpret and present information to different audiences, using various delivery modes, communicated in mathematical and/or statistical form giving reasoning and conclusions. Apply professional, social and ethical approaches in learning to extend existing knowledge and work effectively and responsibly as an individual or in a team context. Career opportunities Accountant Analyst Banking Associate Business Forecaster Financial Analyst Investment Analyst Mathematic Modeller Mathematics Teacher Meteorologists Quantitative Trader Risk Manager Statistician Stockbroker Transport Analyst Transport Modeller.