Master of Science in Mathematics

Candidates may graduate with the Master of Science degree in Mathematics by:

  1. coursework only by completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and eight other postgraduate courses in Mathematics; or
  2. completing the Postgraduate Diploma and a thesis; or
  3. a combination of coursework (comprising the four courses of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and two other postgraduate courses) and a minor thesis

Degree of Master of Science by Coursework

Candidates may graduate with the coursework Master’s degree in Mathematics by completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and four other postgraduate courses in Mathematics:

Stage 1: Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics (24 Credit Points) made up of any four courses from:

MTH401 Advanced Abstract Algebra
MTH402 Advanced Real Analysis
MTH403 Advanced Complex Analysis
MTH404 Advance Numerical Analysis (not available from 2012)
MTH405 Special Functions
MTH406 Integral Transforms with Applications
MTH408 Industrial Mathematics
MTH409 Mathematical Statistics
MTH410 Mathematical Methods
MTH411 Advanced Numerical Analysis using MATLAB (not available to students who have passed MTH 404)
MTH412 Special Topic in Mathematics I
MTH413 Special Topic in Mathematics II
MTH414 Sampling Theory

Full time candidates shall normally take courses equivalent to 12 credit point per semester. The maximum period of candidature for the Postgraduate Diploma shall be two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study. Students shall not be allowed, during their candidature for the Postgraduate Diploma, to suspend their studies for more than six months.

To progress from Stage 1 to Stage 2, candidate will normally be required to have a GPA of at least 3.0 in the courses taken in Stage 1.

Stage 2: By completing the four additional courses (6 credit points each) from the remaining courses from:

MTH401 Advanced Abstract Algebra
MTH402 Advanced Real Analysis
MTH403 Advanced Complex Analysis
MTH404 Advanced Numerical Analysis (not available from 2012)
MTH405 Special Functions
MTH406 Integral Transforms with Applications
MTH408 Industrial Mathematics
MTH409 Mathematical Statistics
MTH410 Mathematical Methods
MTH411 Advanced Numerical Analysis using MATLAB (not available to students who have passed MTH404)
MTH412 Special Topics in Mathematics I
MTH413 Special Topics in Mathematics II
MTH414 Sampling Theory

Degree of Master of Science by Thesis

Candidates may graduate with the research Master of Science degree in Mathematics by completing the Postgraduate Diploma and supervised research leading to the preparation and presentation of a thesis in accordance with the Programme Regulations for the degree of Master.

Degree of Master of Science by Coursework and Minor Thesis

Candidates may graduate with the Master of Science degree in Mathematics by completing the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and two other postgraduate courses in Mathematics chosen from the list below and a minor thesis which should be prepared and presented in accordance with the Programme Regulations for the degree of Master.

MTH401 Advanced Abstract Algebra
MTH402 Advanced Real Analysis
MTH403 Advanced Complex Analysis
MTH405 Special Functions
MTH406 Integral Transforms with Applications
MTH408 Industrial Mathematics
MTH409 Mathematical Statistics
MTH410 Mathematical Methods
MTH411 Advanced Numerical Analysis using MATLAB
MTH412 Special Topics in Mathematics I
MTH413 Special Topics in Mathematics II
MTH414 Sampling Theory

The Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics

Candidates interested in enrolling for the PhD degree in Mathematics should consult the Head of the Mathematics Department and familiarise themselves with the Admission Regulations and the Programme Regulations for the PhD degree.