MSc Mathematics

Year 1

(Award available for year: Master of Science)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme students should have shown evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate in-depth, specialist knowledge and mastery of material relevant to the mathematics including demonstration of a sophisticated understanding of concepts, information and techniques at the forefront of mathematics;
- exhibit mastery in the exercise of problem-solving skills;
- demonstrate a high level of achievement in a broad range of mathematical areas and a greater depth within a specialised area of mathematics;
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of mathematical techniques applicable to their own research or advanced scholarship;
- undertake independent work in an area of mathematics;
- formulate mathematical ideas and hypotheses and to develop, implement and execute plans by which to evaluate these.

Transferable (key) skills

Masters (Taught), students will have had the opportunity to acquire the following abilities as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- the skills necessary to undertake a higher research degree and/or for employment in a higher capacity in industry as a mathematician;
- evaluating their own achievement and that of others;
- self direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing professional development;
- critical engagement in the development of mathematics;
- plan, execute, and report on a substantial project in mathematics.

Assessment

Achievement for the degree of Master (taught programme) will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will involve the achievement of the students in:
- evidencing an ability to conduct independent in-depth enquiry within the discipline;
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of mathematical knowledge to a complex specialist area;
- drawing on a range of perspectives in a range of mathematical specialisations
- evaluating and criticising received opinion;
- making reasoned judgements whilst understanding the limitations on judgements made in the absence of complete data;
- writing a substantial report and orally presenting their work in an in-depth study of an advanced mathematical topic.