Mathematics MMath

Master

In Dundee

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Dundee (Scotland)

  • Duration

    5 Years

  • Start date

    September

Our mathematics department is relatively small, so that we can get to know each student personally, and can offer a friendly and supportive learning experience. This allows us to operate an open door policy, meaning that any student can contact any member of staff at any time to ask for help. Together with our drop-in help sessions, this means that there is a wide range of opportunities for support of your studies.

We believe that undergraduates are best served by studying in an environment in which lecturers are performing research at the highest level, and we are fortunate in having an excellent international reputation for our research work. In the most recent assessment of university research in the UK, we were ranked in the top 10 in the UK. This means that we are able to offer you lively and modern programmes of study, presented in a stimulating environment by experts in the field. Our courses, at all levels, are taught by those who have great enthusiasm for their subject, a dedication to it, and an appreciation of the needs of students.

As well as offering degrees in Mathematics and Mathematical Biology, we offer a wide range of Joint Honours Degrees, where Mathematics can be combined with a variety of other subjects, for example, Accountancy, Economics, Physics, Astrophysics, Psychology, and English.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Dundee (Dundee City)
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Fulton Building, DD1 4HN

Start date

SeptemberEnrolment now open

About this course

Mathematics is central to the sciences, and to the development of a prosperous, modern society. The demand for people with mathematical qualifications is considerable, and a degree in mathematics is a highly marketable asset.

Mathematics graduates are consistently amongst those attracting the highest graduate salaries and can choose from an ever-widening range of careers in research, industry, science, engineering, commerce, finance and education.

Many of our graduates enter the financial sector following career paths in accountancy, banking, the stock market and insurance.

Even if you do not take your mathematics any further than university, employers know that mathematics graduates are intelligent, logical problem solvers. With this training behind you, the career options become almost limitless.

BBBB (minimum) - AABB (typical) at Higher including mathematics at B
BSc: BCC (minimum) - BBB (typical) including A-Level mathematics at B
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM

The core Mathematics programmes (BSc Mathematics and MMath) are accredited by the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications

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2019

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Finance
  • Systems
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Mathematics 1B
  • Dynamical systems
  • Discrete Mathematics
  • Vector Calculus
  • Analysis
  • Scientific computing
  • Complex Analysis
  • Geometry

Course programme

Typical Degree Programme

Level 1

At Level 1 students taking a degree fully within Mathematics spend two thirds of their time devoted to Mathematics and one third to another subject of their choice. Joint degrees typically involve a 50-50 split between Mathematics and the other subject. Mathematics modules:

  • MA11001 - Mathematics 1A
  • MA12001 - Mathematics 1B
  • MA12002 - Topics in Pure Mathematics
  • MA12003 - Statistics and Probability
Level 2

At Level 2 students taking a degree fully within Mathematics take either 4 or 5 modules in Mathematics, with the remaining 1 or 2 modules being taken in a subject of their choice. Joint degrees typically involve a 50-50 split between Mathematics and the other subject.

  • MA21001 - Mathematics 2A
  • MA21002 - Computer Algebra and Dynamical Systems
  • MA21003 - Discrete Mathematics
  • MA22001 - Mathematics 2B
  • MA22004 - Statistics and Probability II
Level 3

Students taking a degree fully within Mathematics typically take modules in the following topics. Joint Honours students typically take half of these modules.

  • MA31002 - Differential Equations
  • MA31007 - Vector Calculus
  • MA32001 - Analysis
  • MA32003 - Operational Research
  • MA32005 - Fundamentals of Scientific Computing
  • MA32006 - Complex Analysis
  • MA32007 - Differential Geometry
  • MA32009 - Mathematical Biology I
Level 4

Students taking a degree fully within Mathematics complete a personal project, and typically select six modules from the following list. Joint Honours students typically take four of these modules, or two plus a project.

  • MA41003 - Ordinary Differential Equations and Their Approximation
  • MA41006 - Mathematics of Fluids and Plasmas I: Fluid Dynamics
  • MA41007 - Graph Theory
  • MA42002 - Mathematical Biology II
  • MA42003 - Partial Differential Equations And Their Approximation
  • MA42007 - Mathematics of Fluids and Plasmas II: MHD and the Sun
  • MA51003 - Dynamical Systems
  • MA51004 - Computational Modelling and Programming
  • MA51005 - Stochastic Processes
  • MA51006 - Inverse Problems
  • MA51007 - Measure Theory
  • MA52004 - Optimization in Finance and Energy
  • MA52006 - Functional Analysis
Level 5

This year is followed by the MMath/MSci Honours students. Students undertake a year-long personal project, and typically select six of the following modules:

  • MA51003 - Dynamical Systems
  • MA51004 - Computational Modelling and Programming
  • MA51005 - Stochastic Processes
  • MA51006 - Inverse Problems
  • MA51007 - Measure Theory
  • MA52001 - Mathematical Oncology
  • MA52002 - Mathematical Ecology and Epidemiology
  • MA52003 - Mathematical Physiology
  • MA52004 - Optimization in Finance and Energy
  • MA52005 - Advanced Fluid Dynamics
  • MA52006 - Functional Analysis
How you will be taught

You will learn by traditional methods such as lectures, tutorials, and workshops as well as via computer assisted learning. From Level 2 onwards we teach the use of professional mathematical software packages in order to allow you to explore mathematics far beyond the limits of traditional teaching. This also prepares you for the way in which Mathematicians work in finance, industry and research.

Our excellent staff student ratio allows for close contact between students and lecturers and provides a lively learning environment. For example, we run "Maths Base'', a drop-in facility in the Division, which provides another source of help with your studies over and above what you can expect from your lectures and tutorials.

How you will be assessed

Assessment for most modules involves a final examination and takes into account varying amounts of continuous assessment, including assignments and class tests.

Mathematics MMath

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