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Department: Honours
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Programme information
The programme compilation consists of seven honours modules of 15 credits each as well as the mandatory project (30 credits). It is required that students select the stream and elective modules according to the prerequisites of the modules.
Stream 1: Applied analysis
Code
Module
Credits
Semester
Research:
WTW 795
Project 795
30
year
Core modules:
WTW 710
Functional analysis 710
15
1
WTW 734
Measure theory and probability 734
15
1
WTW 776
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics 776
15
2
Elective modules:
Four (4) electives from below. The selection must contain at least one of WTW 787 or WTW 764 and at least one of WTW 733 or WTW 763.
WTW 733
Numerical analysis 733
15
1
WTW 750
Mathematical optimisation 750
15
1
WTW 763
Finite element method 763
15
2
WTW 764
Stochastic calculus 764
15
2
WTW 772
Mathematical methods and models 772
15
1
WTW 787
Continuum mechanics 787
15
2
A total of at least 135 credits is required.
Stream 2: Differential equations and modelling
Code
Module
Credits
Semester
Research:
WTW 795
Project 795
30
year
Core modules:
WTW 733
Numerical analysis 733
15
1
WTW 735
Main principles of analysis in applications 735
15
1
WTW 750
Mathematical optimisation 750
15
1
WTW 763
Finite element method 763
15
2
WTW 772
Mathematical methods and models 772
15
1
WTW 776
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics 776
15
2
WTW 787
Continuum mechanics 787
15
2
A total of at least 135 credits is required.
Apart from the prescribed coursework, a research project is an integral part of the study.
For more information, please consult the Faculty webpage.
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Programme coordinator
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Admission requirements
1. BSc (Mathematics) degree or BSc (Applied Mathematics) degree or relevant bachelor’s degree
2. At least 60% in all mathematics and applied mathematics modules at final-year level
3. At least four (4) of the following modules/subjects (or equivalent) with at least 60% at final-year level:
· Partial differential equations
· Dynamical systems (ordinary differential equations)
· Real analysis
· Complex analysis
· Numerical analysis
· Continuum mechanics