A Bachelor Honours degree may be taken as an additional year following a three year degree or can be awarded on the basis of meritorious achievement in degrees of four or more years. The honours program encourages independence in learning and research; further develops academic ability, provides the opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies to a more advanced level, deepen intellectual understanding in the major field of study and develop research skills. An Honours degree is a recognised point of entry into postgraduate research studies at PhD level. If a career in industry is sought, Honours enables study to a more advanced level with a higher qualification. The course has the opportunity for direct commercial and industrial involvement with a diverse range of organisations through the provision of and joint supervision of research projects.

Biostatistician Biostatisticians are specialists in the evaluation of data used for scientific evidence. They provide the mathematical framework to interpret scientific data generated in biology, medical sciences, public health and other health sciences. Program Developer, Computer Engineer, Computer Scientist The combination of mathematical skills with computational abilities gives immediate benefits in the pursuit of a career in these fields. Mathematics is becoming an increasingly important aspect of many programming jobs; analytical skills, the abilities to understand and simplify, to comprehend and solve difficult problems are highly valued. Data Analyst / Scientist As a data analyst/scientist you will explore data to make discoveries and gain new insights, forecast future needs and emerging trends, and thus equip managers to make informed decisions. Finance The use of sophisticated quantitative techniques in the financial sectors such as banking, the stock market, financial planning, and insurance requires trained graduates in mathematics and statistics. Duties include modelling risk, optimising returns and predicting future gains.