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Why study Mathematics and statistics?

Mathematics is logically coherent and intellectually satisfying. Studying mathematics builds powerful skills in problem solving, clear thinking and communication - skills that are highly valued by employers. Mathematics is a major building block of the information and technological age and used for analysis, forecasting and modelling. Mathematics may be studied as a major in the Bachelor of Science and many related double degrees or as part of computing, nanotechnology and engineering courses.

Demand is high for statisticians across Australia. Statistics works well in tandem with most scientific and health science disciplines (e.g. environmental science, genetics, biology) and many others such as finance. Our statistics program was the first to obtain accreditation from the Statistical Society of Australia Inc (SSAI), and is currently the only accredited undergraduate program in Victoria. Upon graduation, you are eligible for Graduate Statistician status upon joining the SSAI.

Career opportunities

Mathematics and statistics play a crucial role in many areas of science including computer science and the life sciences. Mathematics teachers are in demand. Become a mathematics teacher by combining the required minimum of mathematics in a Bachelor of Science degree with a Diploma of Education, or by doing a major in mathematics in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Science Education double degree.

Statisticians are in demand; indeed, there is a worldwide shortage of qualified statisticians. Graduates with majors in mathematics and/or statistics are prepared for a range of careers that require quantitative skills.

Courses

Local students

Mathematics and statistics courses (Mid year entry)
Offer year	Course title	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts
2013	Bachelor of Arts	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Mildura Shepparton	3 years full-time or part-time equivalent	Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Bachelor of Arts continued… Course description La Trobe's Bachelor of Arts has always been an ideal avenue for developing strong analytical and communications skills and broad-ranging knowledge suited to careers in many fields. Our restructured BA aims to give you a qualification delivering real world skills to adapt to the changing world. By also choosing the Work Ready program you can add to the standard curriculum by taking work ready subjects designed specifically to prepare you for the workforce. Students can choose up to two subjects towards a major in the first year, three in the second year and three in the third year. You can choose a minor specialisation to develop a secondary area of expertise. Electives are available in a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences and also in other faculty areas (subject to prerequisites). Major areas of study are listed below: Prerequisite Melbourne VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English. Regional campuses VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English. Extra requirements Guaranteed Entry for Melbourne campus - Year 12 applicants only. Applicants with an ATAR of 75 or more will be made a first round offer. Applicants whose ATAR is below 75 will be considered through normal selection processes. Guaranteed Entry for regional campuses - Year 12 applicants only. Applicants with an ATAR of 60 or more will be offered a Commonwealth supported place. Applicants whose ATAR is below 60 will be considered through normal selection processes. If you didn't get the ATAR there are other ways to get into this course. Non Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work or community experience or reasons for applying. For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. Selection ATARs (2013) Melbourne: 70.6 Bendigo: 51.35 Albury-Wodonga: 51.9 Mildura: 52.80 Shepparton: 61.7 Middle band Melbourne: Completing classical societies and cultures, contemporary Australian society, English language, history (any), global politics, literature, LOTE (any), philosophy, Australian politics, religion and society, texts and traditions = an aggregate 1 point higher per study, to a maximum 3 points. Re-ranking based on English (ESL). Literature, English, humanities (any), drama, theatre studies, legal studies and psychology. Consideration given to SEAS applicants. Regional: Re-ranking based on English (any), humanities (any), LOTE (any), drama, theatre studies, legal studies and psychology. Consideration given to the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme (RRSAS) and SEAS applicants. In addition a regional bonus (link to http://latrobe.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/96/kw/RRSAS/r_id/166 ) may apply. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Fee amount Indicative (2010): CSP student contribution $5310 (per 120 credit points). Additional information Mid-year entry may be available. For more information about the Work Ready Bachelor of Arts contact the Faculty Office on (03) 9479 2023. How to apply Through VTAC or UAC. Students applying to our Albury-Wodonga, Mildura, Shepparton and Bendigo campuses can apply directly to La Trobe University. Please note that direct applications are only available to non-Year 12 applicants and to applicants who have not already applied through VTAC. For more information about direct applications please visit Ask La Trobe. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Arts Melbourne Arts Bendigo Arts Mildura Arts Shepparton Arts Albury-Wodonga
2013	Bachelor of Science	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	3 years full-time, or up to 6 years part-time	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Bachelor of Science continued… Course description This degree is a building block for a multitude of careers, because it gives students an internationally-recognised broad grounding in many areas of science, providing a foundation which can lead to specialised postgraduate studies or a range of careers. La Trobe offers a highly flexible degree structure, with 14 subject areas to choose from, as well as the opportunity to include subjects from other faculties as part of your degree. Because La Trobe has strong links to industry, students routinely enjoy guest lectures and work placement opportunities with leading government and research organisations as well as volunteering opportunities which will help build students' CVs. Students can also access a wide range of support programs within the faculty, making transition to university much less challenging. La Trobe is one of the fastest-growing science research organisations in Australia, with the completion of AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience a $288 million public private partnership with the Victorian government and La Trobe University, and the construction of the $94-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) at the Melbourne campus. These Centres are expanding laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students. Please note that students who enrol in the first year of this degree at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to the Melbourne campus to complete the degree. Prerequisite VCE Units 3 & 4: English (any) and mathematics (any). NSW HSC: Band 2 Mathematics and satisfy English requirements. Extra requirements Non-Year 12 selection may involve: ENTER/ATAR, VTAC Personal History online, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice. Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. They may also be asked to complete a Maths test. For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. Applicants through UAC may need to complete the La Trobe Alternative Category form, available at: www.latrobe.edu.au/studadmin/aw/downloads/Altentry.pdf Selection ATARs (2013) Melbourne: 70 Bendigo: 64.5 Albury-Wodonga: 61.45 Middle band Successful completion of Chemistry, Physics, or Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study to a maximum of 3 points. Consideration is also given to Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) criteria; and a regional bonus may apply. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Additional costs Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Additional costs for fieldtrips - food, accommodation and travel - may also apply. Additional information Students enrolled at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to either the Melbourne or Bendigo campus after successfully completing first year. How to apply Through VTAC or UAC. Students applying to our Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne or Bendigo campuses can apply directly to La Trobe University. Please note that direct applications are only available to non-Year 12 applicants and to applicants who have not already applied through VTAC. For more information about direct applications please visit Ask La Trobe. Professional recognition Depending on their major studies, graduates may be eligible for membership of professional associations. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Science Melbourne Science Bendigo Science Albury-Wodonga
2013	Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society)	Melbourne Bendigo Albury-Wodonga	3 years	Semester 1 (March)
Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) continued… Course description This new course is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in science but also develop specialised knowledge in other disciplines. The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) combines major studies in science with complementary disciplines from other areas. The course aims to inspire students' curiosity for science and put science into context and how it applies to the world around us. Graduates should have a deep understanding of at least one area of science and also be able to work effectively in their non-science discipline. The cross disciplinary nature of this course gives graduates the skills to work as knowledge brokers in business, government, education and science. Students enrolled in this degree will also have access to the Work Ready program which helps with the transition from university to the workforce by helping students to develop skills that employers value. See the additional information field for more details. The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) is a broad access degree welcoming students from a wide variety of backgrounds with varying preparation for studying science. In the first year of the degree students will complete foundation studies to develop quantitative skills and an awareness of the nature of science. At enrolment students will select their non-science area of study and foundation studies in at least one of life sciences, molecular sciences, information technology, mathematics and statistics or environmental studies. To complete the degree, students must complete at least one major in science and a sub-major (discipline sequence to year 2) in their selected non-science discipline. Students can complete a full major in their non-Science discipline. Prerequisite VCE Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (ESL) or 20 in any other English. HSC (NSW): English Band 2 or equivalent. Extra requirements NONY12 Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Personal History online if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. For more information about VTAC Personal History online please visit our Extra Requirements page. Test (some applicants): Applicants described in the Admissions Tests section must complete the STAT Multiple Choice (see Admissions Tests: http://www.vtac.edu.au/admissions-tests.html). Selection ATARs (2013) Melbourne: 55.45 Bendigo: 57.1 Albury-Wodonga: 73.5 Middle band Completing mathematics (any) = 1.5 aggregate points per study. Maximum of 1.5 aggregate points. Fee type Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) Fee amount TBA Additional information Work Ready Science (WRS) offers you the chance to build your future career from the moment you start your course. This program focuses on the transition between university and the workforce by building your experience and developing the skills employers value. The overall objective of Work Ready is to give students a competitive advantage, by learning to communicate achievements and experiences to an employer in a competent and confident manner. WRS is available at La Trobe University's Melbourne, Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scitecheng/study/work-ready-science How to apply Through VTAC or UAC. Students applying to our Albury-Wodonga, Melbourne and Bendigo campuses can apply directly to La Trobe University. Please note that direct applications are only available to non-Year 12 applicants and to applicants who have not already applied through VTAC. For more information about direct applications please visit Ask La Trobe. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Science (Applications in Society)Melbourne Science (Applications in Society)Bendigo Science (Applications in Society)Albury-Wodonga

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Mathematics and statistics international courses
Offer year	Course title (CRICOS)	Campus(es)	Duration	Semester starts	Annual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013	Bachelor of Arts (002080A)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne Mildura Shepparton	3 years	Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)	$21 350
Bachelor of Arts continued… Year 2013 Course description La Trobe's Bachelor of Arts has always been an ideal avenue for developing strong analytical and communications skills and broad-ranging knowledge suited to careers in many fields. Our restructured BA aims to give you a qualification delivering real world skills to adapt to the changing world. By also choosing the Work Ready program you can add to the standard curriculum by taking work ready subjects designed specifically to prepare you for the workforce. Students can choose up to two subjects towards a major in the first year, three in the second year and three in the third year. You can choose a minor specialisation to develop a secondary area of expertise. Electives are available in a range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences and also in other faculty areas (subject to prerequisites). Major areas of study are listed below: English Language Requirements Successful completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at undergraduate (EFS5 (60%) UG) level conducted by La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL Paper-based Test - a minimum overall score of 550 with a score of 5 or more in the Test of Written English; TOEFL Internet-based Test - a minimum overall score of 60 with a minimum for SLR 18; W 22; La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies: 60 per cent final result in a course; English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): a minimum score of 57 with no communicative skill score less than 50. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a pass grade of C or higher; or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 70 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - 70.15 Melboure campus International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 7 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 3 x Level 4 Sri Lankan A Levels - CCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 5 Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65 Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.6 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Arts Melbourne Arts Bendigo Arts Mildura Arts Shepparton Arts Albury-Wodonga
2013	Bachelor of Science (022039C)	Albury-Wodonga Bendigo Melbourne	3 years	Semester 1 (March)	$25 060
Bachelor of Science continued… Year 2013 Course description This degree is a building block for a multitude of careers, because it gives students an internationally-recognised broad grounding in many areas of science, providing a foundation which can lead to specialised postgraduate studies or a range of careers. La Trobe offers a highly flexible degree structure, with 14 subject areas to choose from, as well as the opportunity to include subjects from other faculties as part of your degree. Because La Trobe has strong links to industry, students routinely enjoy guest lectures and work placement opportunities with leading government and research organisations as well as volunteering opportunities which will help build students' CVs. Students can also access a wide range of support programs within the faculty, making transition to university much less challenging. La Trobe is one of the fastest-growing science research organisations in Australia, with the completion of AgriBio, the Centre for AgriBioscience a $288 million public private partnership with the Victorian government and La Trobe University, and the construction of the $94-million La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) at the Melbourne campus. These Centres are expanding laboratory facilities as well as teaching and research opportunities for La Trobe's science students. Please note that students who enrol in the first year of this degree at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to the Melbourne campus to complete the degree. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL Paper-based Test - a minimum overall score of 550 with a score of 5 or more in the Test of Written English; TOEFL Internet-based Test - a minimum overall score of 60 with a minimum for SLR 18; W 22; Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B (EFS5 UG minimum 60 per cent) which is available from La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies: 60 per cent final result in a course; English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): a minimum score of 57 with no communicative skill score less than 50. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a pass grade of C or higher; or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 60 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - 65.15 International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 2 x Level 4 Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - 5 Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8 Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate program. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Subject prerequisite Mathematics determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 Mathematics (any) and English (any). Additional costs Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property. Additional costs for fieldtrips - food, accommodation and travel - may also apply. Additional information Students enrolled at the Albury-Wodonga campus must transfer to the Melbourne campus after successfully completing their first year. Please note academic records and testamurs of students who complete specialisations in environmental science, space science, or statistics are annotated accordingly (e.g. Bachelor of Science (Statistics). Professional recognition Membership of professional associations is available according to the major studies chosen. Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Science Melbourne Science Bendigo Science Albury-Wodonga
2013	Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) (077313B)	Melbourne Bendigo Albury-Wodonga		Semester 1 (March)	$25 060
Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) continued… Year 2013 Course description This new course is designed for people who wish to pursue a career in science but also develop specialised knowledge in other disciplines. The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) combines major studies in science with complementary disciplines from other areas. The course aims to inspire students' curiosity for science and put science into context and how it applies to the world around us. Graduates should have a deep understanding of at least one area of science and also be able to work effectively in their non-science discipline. The cross disciplinary nature of this course gives graduates the skills to work as knowledge brokers in business, government, education and science. Students enrolled in this degree will also have access to the Work Ready program which helps with the transition from university to the workforce by helping students to develop skills that employers value. See the additional information field for more details. The Bachelor of Science (Applications in Society) is a broad access degree welcoming students from a wide variety of backgrounds with varying preparation for studying science. In the first year of the degree students will complete foundation studies to develop quantitative skills and an awareness of the nature of science. At enrolment students will select their non-science area of study and foundation studies in at least one of life sciences, molecular sciences, information technology, mathematics and statistics or environmental studies. To complete the degree, students must complete at least one major in science and a sub-major (discipline sequence to year 2) in their selected non-science discipline. Students can complete a full major in their non-Science discipline. English Language Requirements IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with no individual band score less than 6.0; TOEFL Paper-based Test - a minimum overall score of 550 with a score of 5 or more in the Test of Written English; TOEFL Internet-based Test - a minimum overall score of 60 with a minimum for SLR 18; W 22; Satisfactory completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B (EFS5 UG minimum 60 per cent) which is available from La Trobe Melbourne; for more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. La Trobe Melbourne Foundation Studies: 60 per cent final result in a course; English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted. Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English) for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0. Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): a minimum score of 57 with no communicative skill score less than 50. Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher. Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a pass grade of C or higher; or approved international equivalent. Academic entry requirements LTM Foundation Studies - 60 Aust. Yr 12 (ATAR) 2012 (indicative only) - not available, new course for 2013. International Baccalaureate - 24 GCE A Levels - 8 Hong Kong A Levels - 6 HKDSE - 2 x Level 4 Sri Lankan A Levels - BCC STPM - 8 MICSS (UEC) - WASSCE - average score of 6 from minimum 8 subjects Canada Secondary School (or CPU) - 70 Norway Upper Secondary Certificate - 3.5 Sweden Slutbetyg - G All Indian Sen SC (Best 5 Subjects) - 65 Vietnam (Year 12) - 8 Indonesia (SMA) - 7.5 GAC Cert. IV - GPA 2.3 GAOKAO - see: the website If you do not meet these entry requirements you might be interested in La Trobe's Foundation Studies and Diploma Programs, which provide an alternative pathway to La Trobe's undergraduate programs. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website. Special requirements Subject prerequisites:English determined to be equivalent to the Australian VCE Units 3 & 4 English with a study score of 25 (ESL) or 20 any other English. Additional information Work Ready Science (WRS) offers students the chance to build their future career from the moment they start this course. This program focuses on the transition between university and the workforce by building experience and developing the skills employers value. The overall objective of Work Ready is to give students a competitive advantage, by learning to communicate achievements and experiences to an employer in a competent and confident manner. WRS is available at La Trobe University's Melbourne, Bendigo and Albury-Wodonga campuses Full course details Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es): Science (Applications in Society)Melbourne Science (Applications in Society)Bendigo Science (Applications in Society)Albury-Wodonga

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