MathsLink: Further
MathsLink: Further is a bridging program for students needing VCE Units 3 & 4 of Further Mathematics to study at Swinburne.
VCE Further Mathematics (Units 3 & 4) is a prerequisite for many bachelor degrees in aviation, information and communication technology, science, education and health science. This bridging program is designed to help students who have not studied Units 3 & 4 Further Mathematics as part of their VCE to meet the prerequisite for entry into their chosen course.
VCE Further Mathematics (Units 3 & 4) is a prerequisite for many bachelor degrees in aviation, information and communication technology, science, education and health science. This bridging program is designed to help students who have not studied Units 3 & 4 Further Mathematics as part of their VCE to meet the prerequisite for entry into their chosen course.
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Course information in detail
- Course detail, course structure and units of study.
Course description
MathsLink: Further (MTH00008) is a bridging program for VCE students who have not completed Units 3 and 4 Further Mathematics.
Swinburne has a variety of aviation, information and communication technology, science, education and health science courses which list Year 12 Further Mathematics as a prerequisite for entrance. For students who are interested in studying one of these courses, but do not have the mathematics prerequisite, Swinburne’s MathsLink: Further program may be able to help.
Swinburne has a variety of aviation, information and communication technology, science, education and health science courses which list Year 12 Further Mathematics as a prerequisite for entrance. For students who are interested in studying one of these courses, but do not have the mathematics prerequisite, Swinburne’s MathsLink: Further program may be able to help.
Course structure
The modules for MathsLink: Further are:
- data analysis
- business-related mathematics
- graphs and relations
- geometry and trigonometry.
Units of study
Careers and graduate outcomes
- Career opportunities and course aims and objectives.
Career opportunities
This is a preparatory program for further study.
Aims and objectives
The aim of this program is to provide students who have not completed VCE Units 3 & 4 Further Mathematics with a bridging program to gain the knowledge and mathematical skills necessary to successfully engage with first year level study in the areas of aviation, information and communication technology, science, education and health science within the higher education environment.

Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
Find out more about MathsLink fees.
Entry requirements
Students are eligible to apply for Swinburne’s MathsLink: Further program, provided they satisfactorily meet the skill level necessary.
The prerequisite for entry into MathsLink: Further VCE Units 1 AND 2 Foundation Mathematics OR VCE Units 1 AND 2 General Mathematics OR VCE Units 1 AND 2 Mathematical Methods Please note that prerequisites are set for MathsLink: Further in order to give students the best possible chance of passing the course. A certain skill level is assumed for each of the modules taught, as with any Year 12 maths subject.
How to apply
MathsLink: Further
You must apply directly to Swinburne for MathsLink: Further by completing an online application.
Course of Preference at Swinburne:
Applications for Semester 1 for courses listed on the VTAC Guide are generally made through VTAC. Under certain circumstances, some students (e.g. Non-Year 12) may apply directly to Swinburne. For all other intakes, applications should be made directly to Swinburne. Find out more about how to apply.
Important Information
The next intake will be Summer Term 2024 commencing on Tuesday 2 January, 2024.
Closing date:
Last applications will be accepted on Tuesday 2 January, 2024.
Due to the holiday season we recommend that you apply before Friday 22 December 2023
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au