International Master's in Mathematics and Its Applications

Course Structure

1. Analysis
2. Linear Algebra
3. Groups,Rings and Fields
4. Mathematical Techniques and Differential Equations
5. Nonlinear Systems and Mathematical Biology
6. Topics in Modern Applied Mathematics
7. Discrete Mathematics
8. Complex Analysis
9. Calculus of Variations
10. Numerical Solution of Differential Equations
11. Elements of Abstract Analysis
12. Groups and Representations
13. Polynomials in Several Variables
14. Mathematical Inquiry and Communication
15. Geometric Integration
16. Applied Algebraic Topology
17. Symmetries, Groups and Invariants
18. Mathematics and Music
19. Applied Differential Geometry
20. Nonlinear Analysis and Optimisation
21. Introduction to Functional Analysis
22. Algebraic Curves in Nature
23. Basic Differential Algebra
24. Games and Networks
25. Nonlinear Waves and Solitons
26. Dissertation
27. provide a Master\x92s level mathematical education of excellent quality, informed by research and scholarship
28. provide an opportunity to enhance your mathematical creativity, problem-solving skills and advanced computational skills
29. provide an opportunity for you to enhance your oral communication, project design and basic research skills
30. provide an opportunity for you to experience and engage with a creative, research-active professional mathematical environment
31. produce graduates of value to the region and nation by offering you opportunities to learn about mathematics in the context of its application.
32. the applications of mathematical theories, methods and techniques
33. the power of generalisation, abstraction and logical argument
34. the processes and pitfalls of mathematical approximation
35. nonlinear phenomena
36. geometric thinking
37. non-commutative phenomena
38. algebraic thinking
39. analytic thinking
40. mathematical computation.
41. problem solving: the ability to work with self-direction and originality in tackling and solving problems, as well as an ability to provide an analytic approach to mathematical problem-solving
42. independent critical reading of technical material
43. independent creative mathematical inquiry: to develop an understanding of how techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret mathematical knowledge, to show initiative in the application of knowledge
44. logical argument: the ability to formulate detailed rigorous arguments and to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively.
45. mathematical typesetting (LaTeX)
46. the ability to speak with clarity to both a mathematical and a non-specialist audience
47. symbolic computation (eg Maple)
48. numerical computation (eg Matlab).
49. oral and written communication: the ability to communicate technical material, ideas and results to specialist and non-specialist audiences
50. project design: to independently plan, implement and complete a project to professional level
51. basic research: to be able to select and critically evaluate appropriate material from a variety of sources, be able to use appropriate IT tools, be able to write a literature survey, to investigate a mathematical topic in-depth
52. organisational, decision-making, self-management and time-management skills, including the ability to manage your own learning and self-development, and to plan and implement tasks autonomously.