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.

Credit Transfer Arrangements

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 (2) years full-time (or four (4) years part-time) and requires satisfactory completion of the following:

1. 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.

2. 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 Postgraduate Studies.

900-Level Mathematics Subjects

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 specialize in either applied mathematics or pure mathematics.

A list of topics that will be covered within each of the above subjects will be available in the subject database each year. These topics will 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.

Current Research Areas

For areas of research available to candidates undertaking the Master of Science - Research (Mathematics), please refer to staff web pages at www.math.uow.edu.au.

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 HDR Handbook: Course Transfers for more information.