2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Mathematics | 2017

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Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Mathematics

Abbreviation:

MMath

UOW Course Code:

425

CRICOS Code:

084776A

Total Credit Points:

96

Duration:

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences

Intake Session(s):

Autumn/Spring

Delivery Mode:

On-campus (Face-to-face)

Delivery Campus:

Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

Overview

The Master of Mathematics is designed for candidates holding a Bachelor degree with a minor (or major) study in Mathematics, or equivalent, to undertake further studies in mathematics as preparation for a postgraduate research degree or work as a mathematician 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 diverse areas which require further professional enhancement, the degree allows limited studies in another discipline. This option is seen as particularly relevant for both Australian and international candidates with some work experience.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Mathematics will:

  1. Have advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in either applied or pure mathematics.
  2. Have expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in either applied or pure mathematics to independently analyse, critically reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems and theories.
  3. Interpret and transmit mathematical knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  4. Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and expert judgement as a mathematician. 

Course Structure

The degree requires satisfactory completion of at least 96 credit points, as set out in the course program below. All candidates (including those who receive recognition of prior learning) must complete at least 48 credit points of 900 level subjects.

Candidates who accrue 48 credit points towards the Master of Mathematics and who cannot or do not wish to continue in the course may be eligible to receive a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics. Please discuss options with the Coordinator of the Master of Mathematics.

Each candidate shall have a supervisor appointed on the recommendation of the Head of Postgraduate Studies.

Candidates must choose a program of study that suits their entry level with a major in either:

  • Applied Mathematics; or
  • Pure Mathematics.

The final program of study is subject to the approval of the Coordinator of the Master of Mathematics.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Year 1
MATH907 Research Methods 6 Autumn
MATH990 Project Part 2 6 Autumn, Spring
Plus FOUR subjects selected from the list of Preparation subjects or Foundation subjects below*
Plus TWO subjects selected from the list of Foundation subjects below**
Year 2
MATH991 Project 12 Annual, Spring 2017/Autumn 2018
Plus ONE of the following two subjects according to the major.
For students undertaking a major in Applied Mathematics:
MATH911 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics 24 Annual
For students undertaking a major in Pure Mathematics:
MATH922 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics 24 Annual
Plus ONE subject selected from the list of Foundation Subjects below or any 6-credit-point 900-level MATH/STAT/INFO subject (see the list below)
Plus ONE subject selected from the list of Foundation Subjects below or any 6-credit-point 900-level subject (see the list below)

* Students who have an approved major in mathematics may be exempt from these subjects. Please apply to the Coordinator of the Master of Mathematics.

** Students who have an approved Honours degree in mathematics or statistics may be exempt from these subjects. Please apply to the Coordinator of the Master of Mathematics.

Foundation Subjects

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
INFO911 Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery 6 Autumn
INFO812 Mathematics for Cryptography 6 Autumn
MATH802 Differential Equations 3 (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH805 Partial Differential Equations (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH812 Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 (Enhanced) 6 Not offered in this year
MATH813 Industrial Mathematical Modelling (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH817 Financial Calculus (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH818 Operations Research (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH821 Numerical Analysis (Enhanced) 6 Spring
MATH822 Algebra (Enhanced) 6 Not offered in this year
MATH823 Topology and Chaos (Enhanced) 6 Not offered in this year
MATH824 Calculus of Variations and Geometry Enhanced 6 Spring
MATH825 Wavelets (Enhanced) 6 Autumn
MATH829 Medical Mathematics and Applications (Enhanced) 6 Autumn

Preparation Subjects

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MTH8201 Multivariate and Vector Calculus 6 Autumn
MTH8202 Differential Equations 2 6 Spring
MTH8203 Linear Algebra 6 Autumn
MTH8204 Complex Variables and Group Theory 6 Spring
MTH8212 Applied Mathematical Modelling 2 6 Spring
MTH8222 Continuous Mathematics 6 Autumn
MTH8302 Differential Equations 3 6 Autumn
MTH8305 Partial Differential Equations 6 Spring
MTH8312 Applied Mathematical Modelling 3 6 Not offered in this year
MTH8313 Industrial Mathematical Modelling 6 Spring
MTH8317 Financial Calculus 6 Autumn
MTH8318 Operations Research 6 Autumn
MTH8321 Numerical Analysis 6 Spring
MTH8322 Algebra 6 Not offered in this year
MTH8323 Topology and Chaos 6 Not offered in this year
MTH8324 Calculus of Variations and Geometry 6 Spring
MTH8325 Wavelets 6 Autumn
MTH8329 Medical Mathematics and Applications 6 Autumn

900-level MATH/STAT/INFO Subjects 

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
INFO912 Mathematics for Cryptography 6 Autumn
MATH942 Numerical Methods in Finance 6 Spring
STAT920 Stochastic Methods in Finance 6 Autumn
MATH971 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics A 6 Not offered in this year
MATH972 Advanced Topics in Applied Mathematics B 6 Spring
MATH973 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics A 6 Autumn, Spring
MATH974 Advanced Topics in Pure Mathematics B 6 Spring
MATH977 Advanced Topics in Mathematics A 6 Autumn, Spring
MATH978 Advanced Topics in Mathematics B 6 Autumn

Note the content of the subjects MATH911, MATH922, MATH971, MATH972, MATH973, MATH974, MATH977 and MATH978 may vary each year depending on availability. However, each year it will be possible to complete a major 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 from the Coordinator of the Master of Mathematics before the beginning of each session. These topics 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. Potential topics include C*-Algebras, Solutions to Differential Equations by One-Parameter Groups, Non-linear Differential Equations, Algebraic Number Theory.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

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.

Students who complete the Master of Mathematics with a weighted average mark of 70 or higher are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Philosophy.

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: eis@uow.edu.au
Email: Academic Program Director

Last reviewed: 15 December, 2016