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Mathematics - 8718
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Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
Academic Rules
Fees
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 1 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Session: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Session: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Session: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 48
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Master of Science And Technology
 
 

Program Description

The Master of Science and Technology in Mathematics degree program is intended for suitably-qualified graduates in Applied Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Statistics, but others may be admitted after completing a qualifying program. It may be completed in one year of full-time or two years of part-time study, and may be taken as a preliminary step towards enrolment in the PhD program in Mathematics. The program also provides advanced training for persons specialising in the teaching of Mathematics in tertiary institutions. In addition appropriate course choices may provide training for those employed or seeking employment in the area of Industrial Mathematics.

Program Objectives and Learning Outcomes

Please contact the School of Mathematics for information.

Program Structure

The program consists of seven approved lecture courses, each worth 6 UOC, and a compulsory project also worth 6 UOC. The total number of UOC required for the program is 48. With the approval of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics a student may substitute for one or more of the lecture courses a reading course supervised by a member of staff. Again with this approval a student may substitute for at most three of the graduate courses offered in a relevant discipline outside the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

The project consists of either a critical review of the literature in a specific field of Mathematics, or a short research project supervised by a staff member. Students are also required to participate in relevant departmental seminars.

There are no compulsory courses and students may choose from a wide variety of courses within the School of Mathematics and Statistics or elsewhere within the University. The courses to be offered in 2006 are described on the School's web site. Each candidate's proposed program of study requires the approval of the Head of the School of Mathematics and Statistics.

Academic Rules

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School office for more information.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html


Area(s) of Specialisation

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.