Master of Science - Research (Mathematics)
Overview
This program is designed to consolidate and expand students’ knowledge at an advanced level in their area of interest in mathematics. The degree will provide students with the skills required for sound practice in mathematics research in preparation for doctoral level research.
Entry Requirements/Assumed Knowledge
This is primarily a research degree for those who have completed an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher in Mathematics, or an equivalent Masters by coursework degree in Mathematics.
Entry from a relevant Pass Bachelors degree, or Pass Bachelor degree and Graduate Diploma, with a very good academic record is also possible.
Advanced Standing
Candidates with an Honours Bachelor degree at a standard of Class II, Division 2 or higher, or an equivalent Masters by coursework degree, may be given exemption from all, or some, of the 24 credit points of coursework.
Course Requirements
The degree is normally 72 credit points, consisting of a 48 credit point research thesis and 24 credit points of coursework. The program must be completed in a maximum time of two years full time (or four years part-time) and requires satisfactory completion of the following:
- 24 credit points of subjects chosen from the 900- level Mathematics subjects listed below, which together provide research skills and competencies required to complete a research project in Mathematics.
- 48 credit point thesis.
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.
900-level Mathematics Subjects
Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
MATH902 |
Solution of Differential Equations by One-Parameter
Groups |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH903 |
Mean Periodic Functions |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH904 |
Stability for Partial Differential Equations |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH905 |
Functional Analysis and Control Theory |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH912 |
Mathematics of Microwave Heating |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH913 |
Fluid Mechanics and Wave Theory |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH915 |
Applied Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH916 |
Heat Conduction and Moving Boundary Problems |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH917 |
Advanced Numerical Analysis |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH918 |
Computational Fluid Mechanics |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH921 |
Advanced Functional Analysis |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH923 |
Measure and Integration |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH924 |
Distributions |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH925 |
Topics in Algebra |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH926 |
Logic and Set Theory |
Spring |
6 |
MATH927 |
Combinatory Logic |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH928 |
Advanced Measure Theory |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH929 |
General Topology |
n/o 2006 |
6 |
MATH931 |
Statistical Behaviour in Dynamical Systems |
Spring |
6 |
MATH971 |
Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics A |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH972 |
Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics B |
Spring |
6 |
MATH973 |
Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics A |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH974 |
Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics B |
Spring |
6 |
MATH980 |
Preliminary Topics in Mathematics A |
Autumn |
6 |
MATH981 |
Preliminary Topics in Mathematics B |
Spring |
6 |
| Note: Subjects offered may change each
year. Check the subject database or contact the School. |
Current Research Areas
For areas of interest available to candidates undertaking
the Master of Science – Research (Mathematics), please
refer to Current Research Areas under the Doctor of Philosophy
entry.
Other Information
Before the award Master of Science - Research (Mathematics)
is conferred on a candidate who holds a testamur of the University
of Wollongong for the degree of Master of Mathematics, the
candidate shall surrender the testamur and the corresponding
rights to the degree of Master of Mathematics.
It is possible to upgrade enrolment from a Master of Science
(Research) to a PhD, in certain circumstances. Consult the
Research Student Centre website
for details.
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