BSc Honours degree programmes are currently offered in Applied Mathematics and Mathematics, whilst we hope to offer an Honours programme in Statistics soon. The structure of the Honours degrees is that one has to select 4 theory modules, as well as a research project chosen in consultation with the department.
BSc (Hons) (Applied Mathematics) [QUALIFICATION CODE SHON01]
Admission
In order to be admitted to the qualification, a student shall have obtained a BSc degree majoring in Applied Mathematics or its equivalent with an average of 60% for the third year modules in Applied Mathematics. The Faculty Board may admit a student on special recommendation of the Head of Department if a student does not meet these criteria. Papers offered in a particular year depend upon the availability of staff and the discretion of the Head.
Remarks
Third year mathematics modules are strongly recommended to students enrolling for this module. The module can be completed over two years in such a way that half of the work is done in each year. The head of the department may decide which modules are presented in any given year or semester. Projects are chosen subject to approval by the head of the department. Up to 2 approved modules may be taken from the Honours syllabi from physics, mathematics, computer science or statistics subject to approval by the heads of departments concerned.
Theory modules
Four theory modules selected from, inter alia, the following:
SAMT501 General Relativity
SAMT502 Relativistic Cosmology
SAMT503 Differential Geometry
SAMT504 Numerical Analysis
SAMT505 Continuum Mechanics
SAMT506 Optimisation
Research project
A research project, SAMT509, is a compulsory part of the honours studies. The project must be defined in consultation with the Head of Department. Research is to start as soon as lectures commence and regular reports must be submitted to the supervisor. A formal proposal must be submitted, presented and accepted before the start of April.
MSc (Applied Mathematics) [QUALIFICATION CODE SMSC01, MODULE CODE SAMT700]
Admission requirements
An honours degree in Applied Mathematics or equivalent qualification subject to the approval of the head of department and the Board of the Faculty of Science.
Examination
In consultation with the head of the department the degree may be awarded by dissertation only or by two written papers and a dissertation. The written papers, if required, will be written either in June or in November, depending upon the student’s background and at the discretion of the head of the department. For further information, consult the general rules.
BSc (Hons) (Mathematics) [QUALIFICATION CODE SHON09]
Admission
In order to be admitted to the qualification, a student shall have obtained a BSc Mathematics degree or its equivalent with an average of 60% for the third year modules in Mathematics. The Faculty Board may admit a student on special recommendation of the Head of Department if a student does not meet this criteria.
Examination
In consultation with the head of the department the degree may be awarded by dissertation only or by two written papers and a dissertation. The written papers, if required, will be written either in June or in November, depending upon the student’s background and at the discretion of the head of the department. For further information, consult the general rules.
Remarks
The qualification can be completed over two years in such a way that half of the work is done in each year.
The head of the department may decide which modules are presented in any given year or semester. Projects are chosen subject to approval by the head of the department. Up to 2 approved modules may be taken from the Honours syllabi from physics, applied mathematics, computer science or statistics subject to approval by the heads of departments concerned.
Theory modules
Four modules selected from, inter alia, the following:
SMTH501 Measure theory
SMTH502 Algebra
SMTH503 Differential equations
SMTH504 Numerical analysis
SMTH505 Topology
SMTH506 Functional Analysis
Research project
A research project, SMTH509, is a compulsory part of the honours studies. The project must be defined in
consultation with the Head of Department. Research is to start as soon as lectures commence and regular reports must be submitted to the supervisor. A formal proposal must be submitted, presented and accepted before the start of April.
PhD (Mathematics) [SMTH800]
[QUALIFICATION CODE SPHD09, MODULE CODE SMTH800]
Prospective candidates should consult the Head of Department and familiarise themselves with the general rules.
The thesis will be based on a piece of original research in some branch of Mathematics, worthy of publication in a
reputable research journal.