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Master of Mathematics
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Mathematics |
Abbreviation: | MMath |
UOW Course Code: | 586 |
CRICOS Code: | 012130B |
Study Areas / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Mathematics,Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Maths |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering & Information Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn / Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On campus (Face-to-face) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: | Course Finder |
Course Description
The Master of Mathematics is designed for candidates holding a Bachelor degree with a major study in Mathematics, or equivalent, to undertake further preparation for work as applied mathematicians in business and government. This program is designed to consolidate and expand existing mathematics knowledge and to develop skills in undertaking mathematical research projects. It is also suitable for Mathematics graduates who have worked for a few years and need to upgrade their skills and knowledge.
Recognising that in a work environment mathematicians are often involved in management and specific subject matter issues, the degree allows some subjects to be taken from other disciplines. This option is seen as particularly relevant for both Australian and international candidates with some work experience.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English language requirements, assumed knowledge and credit transfer details are available from Course Finder.
Course structure
The degree will normally occupy two (2) sessions of full-time study or four (4) 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 Postgraduate Studies.
Candidates must complete one of MATH990 or MATH991, plus further subjects to make a total of 48 credit points. Apart from MATH990 and MATH991, further subjects may be chosen from the course program listed below. The final program is subject to the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Subjects | Session | Credit Points | |
Project Part 2 | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Or, with the approval of the Head of Postgraduate Studies, candidates may replace MATH990 with: | |||
Project | Annual | 12 | |
Plus at least 42 credit points (or 36 credit points if MATH991 is undertaken) chosen from the following list, as approved by the Head of Postgraduate Studies: | |||
Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery | n/o 2014 | 6 | |
Mathematics for Cryptography | Autumn | 6 | |
Differential Equations 3 | Autumn | 6 | |
Partial Differential Equations | Spring | 6 | |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 | Autumn | 6 | |
Industrial Mathematical Modelling | n/o 2014 | 6 | |
Numerical Analysis | Spring | 6 | |
Algebra | n/o 2014 | 6 | |
Topology and Chaos | Spring | 6 | |
Calculus of Variations and Geometry | n/o 2014 | 6 | |
Wavelets | n/o 2014 | 6 | |
Medical Mathematics and Applications | Autumn | 6 | |
Solution of Differential Equations By One Parameter Groups | n/o 2014 | 6 | |
Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics A | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Research Methods | Autumn | 6 | |
Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics B | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics A | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics B | Spring | 6 | |
Preliminary Topics in Mathematics A | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Preliminary Topics in Mathematics B | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Preliminary Topics in Mathematics C | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Or any other 900-level subjects offered in the discipline, as approved by the Course Coordinator and/or Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Note the content of the subjects MATH971, MATH972, MATH973, MATH974, MATH980, MATH 981 and MATH 982 may vary each year. However, each year it will be possible to specialise in either applied mathematics or pure mathematics.
A list of topics that will be covered within the above subjects in any one year will be available in the subject database towards the end of each preceding year. These subjects include those offered by UOW staff, those from the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute Summer and Winter graduate schools and classes available remotely, via the School's access grid room.
In exceptional circumstances and subject to approval by the Head of Postgraduate Studies, up to two 6 credit point subjects may be replaced by 900-level subjects of the same value offered in other disciplines.
Professional Recognition
The Master of Mathematics degree is fully accredited by the Australian Mathematical Society.
Other Information
Students who satisfactorily complete the Master of Mathematics degree are eligible to apply for entry to the Master of Philosophy.
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au