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Programme information
The programme compilation consists of seven honours modules of 15 credits each (six compulsory and one elective) as well as the mandatory research project (30 credits).
Code
Module
Credits
Semester
Research:
WTW 792 or WTW 795
Project 792 or Project 795
30
year
Core modules:
WTW 710
Functional analysis 710
15
1
WTW 732
Mathematical models of financial engineering 732
15
1
WTW 733
Numerical analysis 733
15
1
WTW 734
Measure theory and probability 734
15
1
WTW 762
Mathematical models of financial engineering 762
15
2
WTW 764
Stochastic calculus 764
15
2
Elective modules (only one needed):
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
LMO 710
Linear models 710
15
1
LMO 720
Linear models 720
15
2
MVA 710
Multivariate analysis 710
15
1
MVA 720
Multivariate analysis 720
15
2
A total of at least 135 credits is required.
The minimum duration is one year of full-time study or two years of part-time study. A student must complete his or her study for an honours degree, in the case of full-time students, within two years from the first examination to the final examination and in the case of part-time students, within three years from the first examination to the final examination. Under special circumstances, the Dean, on the recommendation of the head of department, may give approval for a limited extension of this period.
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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Faculty notes
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In the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, we strive to continuously improve our high impact research and significantly address the national shortage of PhD graduates that respond to global and local challenges.