Mathematics (master's two years)

In this master programme you concentrate on mathematical issues or on the mathematical aspects of issues obtained from other disciplines. You get a solid foundation in mathematics and the opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the many specializations in the subject.

You have deep insight, understanding and intuition within a limited area of mathematics, depending on the field of study and the choice of master's project.
You have solid experience in using mathematical language.
Throughout the master's degree, you have gained good experience of using and understanding various general science-based proficiency skills. This involves having knowledge of the contexts of the different techniques, but also gaining experience in determining whether a proof is formally correct.
You can engage in complex mathematical problems, clarify issues and find suitable solution methods. In the work of the master's project, you have gained training in incorporating relevant academic literature and using it in an active and critical manner in relation to your own project.
You can formulate a theoretical or practical problem in a mathematical language, and ability to work towards a solution of the problem within a formally correct framework. Whether the master's project originates in a mathematical problem or in a more used problem, you will be trained to find solutions that are logically correct, based on the axiomatic basis in question. You will also be able to have some experience of changing this basis, so as to work out a theory that will be better suited to understanding the current issue.

What characterizes a mathematician is a specially developed ability for analytical thinking and finding a structured approach to complicated problems. These are general features that provide a variety of professional opportunities.

Mathematicians are today in demand and get a job within finance and insurance and banking, telecommunications, information technology, engineering and public administration. In addition, there are job opportunities within teaching at all stages, and research (see below). Another point is that mathematicians experience learning has a great ability to get into new fields, and in a society characterized by constant change, this is an important feature.