Starting in 2025, we're replacing the advanced mathematics prerequisite for many of our degrees with more individual and targeted mathematics support upon commencement.
We are making this change to increase the accessibility of our courses while ensuring commencing students are equipped with the knowledge base they need to successfully progress through their degrees. With this approach, all students will have the opportunity to complete their studies with the same level of mathematics skills and knowledge, regardless of their starting point.
From 2025, the advanced mathematics prerequisite will be removed from the following degrees.
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| The University of Sydney Business School |
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| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
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| Faculty of Engineering |
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| Faculty of Medicine and Health |
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| Faculty of Science |
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The University recognises the vital importance of mathematics skills and knowledge for students, so they can successfully undertake many of our courses and thrive in the jobs of the future. We also understand that school participation in advanced mathematics continues to decline, and that a prerequisite can present a barrier to many students from enrolling at Sydney, in particular those from rural, regional and remote areas where it might not be possible to study advanced mathematics at school.
We are committed to delivering educational experiences that are truly transformative and ensuring a greater diversity of students succeed at Sydney, and so are making this change to increase the accessibility of our courses while ensuring commencing students are equipped with the knowledge base they need to successfully progress through their degrees. With this approach, all students will have the opportunity to complete their studies with the same level of mathematics skills and knowledge, regardless of their starting point.