Every scientist, engineer, medical specialist and economist uses maths and/or statistics, all the time. And there is so much more to it than you’ve studied in high school! Discover branches of mathematics and statistics that you never knew existed and learn to answer questions you might never have thought to ask.
The Mathematics and Statistics subject set
MAST10006 | OR | MAST10021 | OR | MAST10009 |
MAST10007 | OR | MAST10022 | OR | MAST10008 |
Which Mathematics and Statistics subjects should I take?
That depends! There are several subjects available, and you’ll choose based on your existing maths and statistics knowledge.
- MAST10005 Calculus 1
This subject is for students who want to proceed with the Mathematics & Statistics subject set, but who haven’t completed (or scored 28 or below in) VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent). You will then be eligible to move on to the standard subjects in the set. - MAST10006 Calculus 2
This, along with MAST10007 Linear Algebra, is the standard subject choice for the Mathematics & Statistics subject set for students who have completed VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent). It is also available in Summer Semester, allowing students who started with MAST10005 to complete the subject set. - MAST10007 Linear Algebra
This, along with MAST10006 Calculus 2, is the standard subject choice for the Mathematics & Statistics subject set for students who have completed VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent). It is also available in Summer Semester, allowing students who started with MAST10005 to complete the subject set.
- MAST10008 Accelerated Mathematics 1
Students who scored 38 or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent) are eligible to enrol in this subject to cover core first-year material as well as the equivalent of MAST20026 Real Analysis in an accelerated format. - MAST10009 Accelerated Mathematics 2
Students who scored 38 or above in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent) are eligible to enrol in this subject to cover core first-year material as well as the equivalent of MAST20026 Real Analysis in an accelerated format. - MAST10022 Linear Algebra: Advanced
Students who scored 36 and above in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent) are eligible to enrol in this subject, which will provide greater depth including an emphasis on mathematical rigour and proof. - MAST10021 Calculus 2: Advanced
Students who scored 36 and above in VCE Specialist Mathematics 3/4 (or equivalent) are eligible to enrol in this subject, which will provide greater depth including an emphasis on mathematical rigour and proof.
Other Mathematics and Statistics subjects
Interested in maths and/or statistics, but not keen on the Mathematics & Statistics subject set? Or looking to expand upon it? This subject is available to all BSc students. Remember, you must complete Level 1 subjects from at least two different areas
of science and you can take a maximum of three subjects from any one area.
- MAST10010 Data Analysis 1
Develop your understanding of the fundamental concepts of probability and statistics, and build the knowledge required for study of data analysis and experimental design.
Majors linked to Mathematics and Statistics
This subject set is a requirement for the following majors:
Mathematics and Statistics is taught by the School of Mathematics and Statistics
The University of Melbourne's School of Mathematics and Statistics is one of Australia's leading mathematics and statistics schools.
Other study areas available
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Biological Sciences
All life shares a common ancestor, so whether your end goal is medical, veterinary or other health sciences, agriculture, ecology, conservation, or just a solid understanding of how the biosphere works, it all starts in the same place.
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Chemical Sciences
So, what is chemistry all about? The better question is, what isn’t chemistry all about? Whether it’s harnessing renewable energy sources, next-gen nanotechnology, or new medical breakthroughs, chemistry is an ever-present and vital tool for shaping the technologies of tomorrow.
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Earth Sciences
Combine the experimental side of chemistry and the hands-on work of biology, with the analytical and spatial aspects of maths and the global focus of geography and environmental sciences. That’s Earth Sciences!
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Engineering Systems
Are you a problem-solver? An innovator? Do you like to pull things apart and put them back together again just to see how they work? Then engineering systems may be the right choice for you.
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Geography
Our society is shaped by where we live. Geography is the who, what, where, when and why of us and our place in the world. Geography combines the understanding of environmental and ecological processes with observations of how humans interact with their environments through time.
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Information Technology
The world is awash with information, and IT is the central nervous system of our modern world. The internet of things. The cloud. How do we store, secure, interpret and present the 2.5 quintillion bytes of data we produce every minute? The answer is in the hands of computer programmers, data scientists and other IT specialists.
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Physical Sciences
Biology, chemistry, engineering, medicine – pull them apart bit by bit and, at their most fundamental level, they all come down to physics. So, if you want to understand how a bumblebee flies, or how human metabolism works, or how to design a wind turbine that doesn’t fall down, study physics.
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Psychological Sciences
Whether you’re just curious or looking to incorporate psychology into your future career, study psychological sciences to explore every stage of human behaviour, and learn the practical aspects of developmental, social and clinical psychology.
Next steps
Now that you’ve learned all about your subject set options, you can start enrolling – if you need additional help, make sure to contact Stop 1.