Bachelor of Mathematics

This degree develops strong skills in mathematical theory and its uses, including calculus, algebra, probability and statistics.

Compare 7 providers

How long it takes: 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 65.55; Lowest offered at Adelaide University, 2026
How you can study: On campus
Taught by: 7 providers; 4 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Mathematics asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

an interest in patterns, numbers and logical reasoning
comfort with solving problems step by step
patience for working through abstract ideas
a willingness to ask questions and keep practising

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where this course can take you

No job needs this course on its own, but it can help with the work below.

Jobs a degree can help with

None of these jobs needs a set qualification.

Statistical Assistant
Statistical assistants collect, clean and check the data that statisticians and analysts then work with.
Median pay$70,200 (estimate)

Pay is the median for everyone in the job, and “In demand” means the job is on the national shortage list. Pay marked as an estimate is our own analysis, not a published figure.

Where you can study this course

There are 7 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Western Sydney University
Campbelltown, Parramatta, Penrith, NSW
4.2from 1,872 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Western Sydney University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and supportive
- Good academic experience and learning
What to weigh up
- Admin can be slow to respond
University of Wollongong
Wollongong, NSW
4.3from 747 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for University of Wollongong (opens in a new tab)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Course and assessment changes can disrupt study
Adelaide University
Adelaide City, SA
4.5from 1,262 Google reviews
ATAR
65.55 lowest
(65.55 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers and staff are helpful and professional
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Queensland University of Technology
Gardens Point, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
ATAR
76.3 lowest
(84.3 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$4,700 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
The University of Queensland
St Lucia, QLD
4.5from 1,654 Google reviews
ATAR
90.3 lowest
(92.9 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$5,930 a year
(Government-supported place)
Course page for The University of Queensland (opens in a new tab)
The University of Newcastle
Newcastle - Callaghan, NSW
4.2from 494 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for The University of Newcastle (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Friendly and supportive staff and students
- Welcoming and diverse community
What to weigh up
- Replies can be slow
- Admin processes can be slow
- Support services can be hard to access
The University of Western Australia
Crawley, WA
4.5from 1,048 Google reviews
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for The University of Western Australia (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and understand student concerns