Program Overview

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Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Commerce

The Bachelor of Science (Advanced Mathematics) (Honours) / Commerce is a five-year full-time double degree program that combines advanced mathematics with commerce. This program prepares students for a range of quantitative careers in areas such as finance and technology.

Program Structure

The program consists of approximately 40 courses, including:

• Commerce Integrated First Year courses
• One Commerce major
• Business electives or a Commerce minor
• An Advanced Mathematics major
• Mathematics core courses
• Mathematics/Science electives
• An Advanced Mathematics honours project

Study Areas

Advanced Mathematics Majors

• Applied Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
• Advanced Statistics

Commerce Majors

• Accounting
• Behavioural Economics
• Business Analytics
• Business Economics
• Business Sustainability and Social Impact
• Cybersecurity Management
• Finance
• FinTech
• Human Resource Management
• Information Systems
• Innovation, Strategy and Entrepreneurship
• International Business
• Marketing
• Marketing Analytics
• Taxation

Honours Specialisations

• Applied Mathematics
• Pure Mathematics
• Statistics

Future Careers

The combination of mathematics and commerce equips students with transferable skills in statistics, critical thinking, and economic analysis that can be applied in almost any industry. Potential careers include:

• Data Forensics/Fraud Detection
• Environmental Modelling
• Biostatistics
• Cryptography
• Quantitative Risk
• Game Design
• Data Management
• Teaching
• Research
• Accountant/Auditor
• Business Analyst
• Consultant
• Customer Experience Officer
• Cyber Security Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Digital Innovation Officer
• Economist
• Financial Adviser
• Human Resource Consultant
• Investment Banker
• Marketing/Brand Manager
• Tax Adviser
• Strategist

Accreditation

Depending on course selection, students may meet the education requirement of various professional bodies, including:

• Australian Computer Society (Information Systems)
• Australian Human Resources Institute (Human Resource Management)
• Australian Securities and Investment Commission (RG-146) (Finance)
• CPA Australia (Accounting)
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (Accounting)
• ACCA (Accounting)
• Institute of Public Accountants (Accounting)

Admission Requirements

Entry to this degree is based on the Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) or an equivalent rank derived from other qualifications. The lowest selection rank for 2025 was 94.0.

Assumed Knowledge

For the Advanced Mathematics (Hons) component: Mathematics Extension 1. For the Commerce component: Mathematics Advanced.

Adjustment Factors

The university offers a range of adjustment factor schemes that reward students for academic performance and extra-curricular achievements.

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on their educational background and citizenship.

Fees

2026 Indicative First Year Full Fee

$12,500 for domestic students and $59,500 for international students.

2026 Indicative Full Fee to Complete Degree

$54,500 for domestic students and $329,000 for international students.

Scholarships

UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, including scholarships for undergraduate students.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Top-ranking university
• Connect with industry while you study
• Join the Talented Students Program
• Access to cutting-edge research and world-class facilities

Program Code and Campus

• Program Code: 3523
• CRICOS Code: A
• Campus: Kensington

Total Units of Credit

The program requires the completion of 240 units of credit.