Mathematics - 8718
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 Semester: 24
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
Min UOC For Award: 48
Award(s):
Master of Science And Technology
Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions
Program Description
The Master of Science and Technology in Mathematics (Program 8718) is intended for students who have completed a Mathematics or Statistics degree in a Science and/or Mathematics program, or a degree in a related area, and who wish to further their knowledge and skills in the mathematical and statistical sciences.
The program is intended for students who have completed a Mathematics or Statistics undergraduate degree in a Science and/or Mathematics program. The program will allow students to further their knowledge in the mathematical and statistical sciences.
The program is intended for students who have completed a Mathematics or Statistics undergraduate degree in a Science and/or Mathematics program. The program will allow students to further their knowledge in the mathematical and statistical sciences.
Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes
Please contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics for information.
Program Structure
The program consists of six lecture courses worth 6 UOC each, and a supervised project worth 12 UOC. The project is compulsory, and students are typically enrolled in their second semester of study and is subject to academic performance. Students seeking to enrol in a project are required to have the approval of the Head of School and normally will be required to have attained a WAM of 65 or higher in the first four (4) master courses.
Students should also seek the guidance from the School at an early stage of study to ensure that the study stream being followed is best suited to lead to the project.
In addition, admission to a particular project is subject to appropriate research and supervision resources being available.
The project will be supervised by an academic staff member of the School in an area agreed to by the student and supervisor. The project could include a literature survey and a critical analysis of the topic area; or could be a small research project.
Students who do not attain a WAM of 65 or higher in the first four (4) courses of their program will be required to transfer to Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics (5659) or the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (7659) and complete either the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate program requirements, respectively.
There are no compulsory courses, other than the project. 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 each year are described on the School of Mathematics and Statistics website.
Each candidate's proposed program of study requires the approval of the Head of the School or Nominee.
A list of courses to be offered in each year are listed on the School of Mathematics and Statistics website.
Students should also seek the guidance from the School at an early stage of study to ensure that the study stream being followed is best suited to lead to the project.
In addition, admission to a particular project is subject to appropriate research and supervision resources being available.
The project will be supervised by an academic staff member of the School in an area agreed to by the student and supervisor. The project could include a literature survey and a critical analysis of the topic area; or could be a small research project.
Students who do not attain a WAM of 65 or higher in the first four (4) courses of their program will be required to transfer to Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics (5659) or the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics (7659) and complete either the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate program requirements, respectively.
There are no compulsory courses, other than the project. 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 each year are described on the School of Mathematics and Statistics website.
Each candidate's proposed program of study requires the approval of the Head of the School or Nominee.
A list of courses to be offered in each year are listed on the School of Mathematics and Statistics website.
Academic Rules
Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the School of Mathematics and Statistics 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
Entry Requirements
To gain entry to this program, students must have:
- completed a Mathematics or Statistics major within a Science and/or Mathematics program, or a degree in a related area;
- sufficient mathematical/statistical background, and an average above 65 in the relevant level III courses; and
- shown some evidence of the ability to undertake independent study.
A formal application must be made by applying on-line.
In addition, students must have permission of the Head of School or Nominee. Prospective students should note that this program has English language requirements.
In addition, students must have permission of the Head of School or Nominee. Prospective students should note that this program has English language requirements.
Exit Provision
Students enrolled in this program will be permitted to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Mathematics and Statistics or Graduate Certificate in Mathematics and Statistics subject to completing program requirements.
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