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Master of Mathematics

Overview

This program is designed to consolidate and expand the mathematics knowledge gained by a student in an undergraduate program and to develop skills in undertaking mathematical research projects.

Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge

A three-year degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelors with a major in a relevant area of Mathematics, or equivalent.

Applicants with a tertiary qualification containing a minimum of two years of mathematics may be considered.

Course Requirements

The degree will normally occupy two sessions of full-time study or four sessions of part-time study, and requires satisfactory completion of at least 48 credit points, as set out in the following course program.

The registration of a candidate will be subject to termination if that candidate fails subjects to the total value of 18 or more credit points.

Each candidate shall have a supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics.

Course Program

Subjects   Credit Points

MATH991

Project

12

Plus at least 36 credit points chosen from the following list, as approved by the Head of School:

MATH902

Solution of Differential Equations by One-Parameter Groups

6
MATH903 Mean Periodic Functions 6
MATH904 Stability for Partial Differential Equations 6
MATH905 Functional Analysis and Control Theory 6

MATH912

Mathematics of Microwave Heating

6

MATH913

Fluid Mechanics and Wave Theory

6

MATH915

Applied Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

6

MATH916

Heat Conduction and Moving Boundary Problems

6

MATH917

Advanced Numerical Analysis

6

MATH918

Computational Fluid Mechanics

6
MATH921 Advanced Functional Analysis 6
MATH923 Measure and Integration 6
MATH924 Distributions 6
MATH925 Topics in Algebra 6
MATH926 Logic and Set Theory 6
MATH927 Combinatory Logic 6
MATH928 Advanced Measure Theory 6
MATH929 General Topology 6
MATH931 Statistical Behaviour in Dynamical Systems 6

MATH971

Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics A

6

MATH972

Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics B

6
MATH973 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics A 6
MATH974 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics B 6

MATH980

Preliminary Topics in Mathematics A

6

MATH981

Preliminary Topics in Mathematics B

6

Or any other 900 level subjects offered by the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, as approved by the Head of School.

Note: Subjects offered may change each year. Check the Subject Database or contact the School.

In exceptional circumstances and subject to approval by the Head of the School, up to two 6 credit point subjects may be replaced by 900 level subjects of the same value offered by Units other than the School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics.

Other Information

Students who satisfactorily complete the Masters degree are eligible to enter the Master of Science - Research (Mathematics).

 
 
 

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