19.15
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics and Statistics
MSc in Mathematical Sciences
Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences
Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematical Sciences
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulation 19.1]
19.15.1
Admission
Regulation 19.1.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements.
Applicants shall possess
(i)
a degree (or in the case of direct entry to the degree of MSc, a
first or second class Honours degree) from a United Kingdom
university (in Mathematics or a closely related subject); or
(ii)
a qualification deemed by the Course Director acting on behalf
of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
19.15.2
Mode of Study
The courses are available by full-time and part-time study.
19.15.3
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows
for the Postgraduate Certificate – no fewer than 60 credits
for the Postgraduate Diploma – no fewer than 120 credits
for the degree of MSc – no fewer than 180 credits including a
project.
Optional Classes
No fewer than 60 credits chosen from List A
List A*
MM 552
Applied Analysis and PDEs 1
MM 554
Applied Mathematics Methods 1
MM 556
Mathematical Models 1
MM 558
Pure Analysis 1
MM 560
Statistics 1
MM 562
Probability 1
List B*
MM 553
MM 555
MM 557
MM 559
MM 561
MM 563
Applied Analysis and PDEs 2
Applied Mathematics Methods 2
Mathematical Models 2
Pure Analysis 2
Statistics 2
Probability 2
Level
Credits
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
5
5
5
5
5
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
* Such other Level 5 classes chosen from Regulations 16.15.8 as may
be approved by the Course.
Students for the degree of Postgraduate Diploma and MSc only in
addition shall undertake a further 60 credits chosen from the lists
above of which at least 45 credits shall be chosen from List B.
Students for the degree of MSc only:
MM 550
MSc Project
19.15.4
19.15.5
19.15.6
19.15.7
19.15.8
5
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 19.1.25 – 19.1.33 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the
examinations, coursework, the Project where undertaken and, if
required, in an oral examination.
Award
Degree of MSc: In order to qualify for the award of the degree of MSc
in Mathematical Sciences, a candidate must normally have
accumulated no fewer than 180 credits from the course curriculum, of
which 60 must have been awarded in respect of the Project.
Postgraduate Diploma: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Sciences, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 120 credits from the taught
classes of the course.
Postgraduate Certificate: In order to qualify for the award of the
Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematical Sciences, a candidate must
normally have accumulated no fewer than 60 credits from the taught
classes of the course.
19.16
Transfer
A candidate who has performed in the taught classes at the level
specified for the degree of MRes in Mathematical Sciences may be
considered for transfer to the MRes, subject to the approval of the
Board of Study, acting on behalf of Senate, and on the
recommendation of the Course Director.
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20.15
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
19.15.9
Mathematical Sciences
MRes in Mathematical Sciences
Course Regulations
[These regulations are to be read in conjunction with Regulations 20.4]
Admission
60
20.15.1
Regulation 20.4.1 shall apply subject to the following requirements.
Applicants shall possess
(i)
a first or second class Honours degree from a United Kingdom
university (in Mathematics or a closely related subject ); or
(ii)
a qualification deemed by the Course Director acting on behalf
of Senate to be equivalent to (i) above.
In all cases, applicants whose first language is not English, shall be
required to demonstrate an appropriate level of English.
20.15.2
Duration of Study
Regulations 20.4.5 and 20.4.6 shall apply.
20.15.3
Mode of Study
The course is available by full-time and part-time study.
20.15.4
Curriculum
All students shall undertake an approved curriculum as follows:
Compulsory Class
MM 551
MRes Research Project
Level
5
Credits
120
Optional Classes*
No fewer than 60 credits chosen from
MM 552
Applied Analysis and PDEs 1
5
MM 553
Applied Analysis and PDEs 2
5
MM 554
Applied Mathematics Methods 1
5
MM 555
Applied Mathematics Methods 2
5
MM 556
Mathematical Models 1
5
MM 557
Mathematical Models 2
5
MM 558
Pure Analysis 1
5
MM 559
Pure Analysis 2
5
MM 560
Statistics 1
5
MM 561
Statistics 2
5
MM 562
Probability 1
5
MM 563
Probability 2
5
* Such other Level 5 classes chosen from Regulations 16.15.8 as may
be approved by the Course Director.
20.15.5
20.15.6
20.15.7
Examination, Progress and Final Assessment
Regulations 20.4.21 and 20.4.27 shall apply.
The final assessment will be based on performance in the written
examinations, the coursework, the Research Skills Training, Project
and, if required, in an oral examination.
Award
Degree of MRes: In order to qualify for the degree of MRes, a
candidate must have performed to the satisfaction of the Examiners
and must normally have accumulated no fewer than 180 credits, of
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
which 120 must have been awarded in respect of the Research
Project.
20.15.8
20.16
to 20.17
Transfer
A candidate who fails to satisfy the progress or award requirements for
the degree of MRes in Mathematical Sciences may be transferred to
the Postgraduate Diploma or the Postgraduate Certificate in
Mathematical Sciences provided the appropriate performance in taught
elements.
(Numbers not used)