Honours in Mathematics
The Honours year provides an opportunity for highly achieving undergraduate students to participate in the research of the School of Mathematics during an additional fourth year of undergraduate study.
Handbook
This document contains all of the information needed to take part in our Honours Program. It includes all details about entry requirements, application procedures, awards and full details of lecture topics, projects and essays. A PDF version can be found here: Honours handbook.
Lecture topics
All honours students will need to complete a number of lecture topics (the exact number will depend on which honours program is taken). A complete list of lecture topics can be found in the handbook. Advice on specific research areas is available from the course advisers.
Projects
Each honours student will need to complete one project. A complete list of the available projects can be found in the Honours Project handbook.
Honours project selection form
The remainder of this web page is a summary of the material contained in the handbook. Students who intend to undertake honours should read the following only as a guide. The handbook is the official source.
Awards & Prizes
Honours students who meet eligibility and excel in a given area could potentially receive one of our awards or prizes. More information, including eligibility and selection criteria, can be found on our Honours Awards & Prizes webpage.
Applying for honours
Students may commence the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Mathematics (S3701) in Semester 1 or Semester 2, subject to meeting the prescribed admission requirements.
Information regarding applications for both entry periods is available in the Science Honours Guide.
Applicants are advised to carefully review all admission criteria, required documentation, and applicable closing dates before submitting an application
Further information
Contact sci-maths-enquiries@monash.edu