University
Massey UniversityThis course is available
Online, On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Next start date
Expected July 2022
Campus
Manawatū Campus
A growing demand for your skills
Advance your analysis and problem-solving abilities within the flexible and critical framework of the Bachelor of Arts degree.
A Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) opens up a world of opportunities. From ranges from securing sensitive communications using cryptography, to calculating the geostationary orbit of a satellite. Maths is a product of human ingenuity that allows our modern world to exist. With a BA (Mathematics) you’ll learn appropriate analytic and numerical methods for problem-solving that can be applied in a range of contexts and industries.
Get the skills you’ll need
Your mathematics major will help you develop a wide variety of skills and techniques, especially in calculus and algebra. You’ll learn to formulate, solve, restate and resolve problems, and interpret results. You’ll also build your knowledge of computational and simulation techniques on computers. You’ll learn to communicate and explain concepts effectively with non-mathematical colleagues. This is a crucial skill, as many careers will take you into a team environment.
Learn from the leaders
Studying the BA (Mathematics) at Massey will give you access to some of the world’s top mathematical minds. Massey lecturers and postgraduate students are researching areas such as:
These projects show the generality, versatility and variety of problems offered to mathematically skilled scientists. Your BA (Mathematics) will help you build up the skills and techniques you’ll need to be part of projects like these.
Careers
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics) you’ll have the analytical and problem-solving skills that employers are looking for. This could lead to a number of career options in areas including:
Requirements
All 100-level Mathematics courses presume that you have some experience in mathematics.
To enrol in Algebra (160.102) you are expected to either:
If you enrol in Calculus (160.101) you should have at least 16 externally assessed credits in Mathematics.
A major in Mathematics consists of 135 credits.
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