MathsLink: Methods
MathsLink: Methods is a bridging program for students needing VCE Units 3 and 4 of Mathematical Methods to study at Swinburne.
Mathematical Methods is a prerequisite for many bachelor degrees in aviation, engineering, and information and communication technology. This bridging program is designed to help students who have not studied Mathematical Methods as part of their VCE to meet the prerequisite for entry into their chosen course.
Mathematical Methods is a prerequisite for many bachelor degrees in aviation, engineering, and information and communication technology. This bridging program is designed to help students who have not studied Mathematical Methods 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: Methods (MTH00006) is a bridging program for VCE students who have not completed Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods.
Swinburne has a variety of aviation, engineering, and information and communication technology courses which list Year 12 Mathematical Methods 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: Methods program may be able to help.
Swinburne has a variety of aviation, engineering, and information and communication technology courses which list Year 12 Mathematical Methods 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: Methods program may be able to help.
Course structure
The modules for MathsLink: Methods are:
- manipulating algebraic functions
- lines and linear functions
- polynomial functions
- solving simple inequalities
- trigonometry and circular functions
- exponential and logarithmic functions
- sequences and series
- differentiation and integration.
It is expected that students will spend a minimum of 15-22 hours a week studying MathsLink: Methods in order to fully comprehend each module. Covering this content in a short teaching period is challenging, and students will need to ensure that they keep up with the workload.
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 Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods 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, engineering, and information and communication technology within the higher education environment.
Pathways and scholarships
- Pathways.
Course fees and requirements
- Fees, entry requirements and non-year 12 entry.
Course fees
VCE Maths Link Methods incurs a one-off $400 fee, payable upon enrolment in Maths Link.
Students who successfully complete VCE Maths Link Methods and then enrol in a relevant Swinburne degree or associate degree or UniLink diploma within 12 months of completing the Maths Link program, will have the $400 Maths Link fee credited directly to their Swinburne course fees. Please note: this is not a refund or a reimbursement. It is a course-fee credit.
Entry requirements
Students are eligible to apply for Swinburne’s MathsLink: Methods program provided they satisfactorily meet the skill level necessary.
The prerequisite for entry into VCE Maths Link Methods is a passing grade in VCE Units 3 & 4 Further Mathematics OR VCE Units 1 & 2 Mathematical Methods. Non-VCE students will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
How to apply
MathsLink: Methods
You must apply directly to Swinburne for MathsLink: Methods 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 2023 commencing on Tuesday 3rd January, 2023.
Closing date:
Last applications will be accepted on Tuesday 3rd January, 2023.
Due to the holiday season we recommend that you apply before Friday 23rd December.
Find out more
Submit an online enquiry
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Tel: 1300 SWINBURNE
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au