Recommended pathways

When considering which units might be taken, it should always be recognised that the choice of first- and second-year units may affect significantly what may be taken at third-year level, because most units have prerequisites from the previous year or semester. Students should also note that some second and level three units may not be offered every year.

To help guide a sensible choice of units at each level, some common patterns of enrolment, or recommended pathways, in Mathematics, Statistics, Astronomy & Astrophysics and Atmospheric Science have been identified to assist students who intend to proceed to studies at third-year level. Each pathway listed on each table is associated with one of the principal areas of interest in the school and many can lead to further studies at Honours or postgraduate level.

Some 'minimum' first, second and third-year units has been provided along with some other 'recommended' units, for students who wish to have some guidance on the 'electives', or who intend to take more units than those listed in the minimum package. The 'recommended' units may be taken over and above the normal sequence requirements, but care must be taken to ensure that both BSc and school regulations on the minimum requirements for other sequences are followed. Students who choose to take more than the minimum number of units can, by choosing combinations judiciously, leave their options open for study across a range of areas of mathematics and related disciplines in later years.

It is not essential that all enrolments follow the recommended pathways precisely, provided that the appropriate course regulations are satisfied and all prerequisites have been taken for every unit, but it is strongly recommended that students considering enrolling in other unit combinations discuss these with the appropriate Year Coordinator before re-enrolment.

How to make a choice of units

Before completing re-enrolment it is recommended that you