Programmes: MAMN-MAT Master's Programme in Mathematics - Autumn 2017
Name of qualification
The master´s programme leads to the degree Master of Science in Mathematics. It is a two year programme
(120 ECTS credits).
Semester
Autumn and spring.
Objectives and content
The programme is aimed at students with an interest in mathematics who intend to qualify for research, development or teaching and seek employment where education in mathematics is required or considered an advantage.
Within the Master's Programme in Mathematics, you can choose among the following specialisations, mirroring the four main research groups within pure Mathematics:
- Algebra: The Master's programme in Algebra gives a general background in mathematics, with special focus on algebra and algebraic geometry. Algebra is a classical field that is associated with the study of polynomials in several variables. Mandatory courses: MAT224, MAT242 and MAT243.nb/emne/MAT224 nb/emne/MAT242 nb/emne/MAT243
- Algebraic Geometry: The Master's programme in Algebraic geometry gives a general background in mathematics, with special focus on algebraic geometry. This is an area where one uses techniques from algebra and topology, and often also complex analysis or number theory, to study geometric objects as curves, surfaces and higher dimensional manifolds that can be defined through polynomial equations. Mandatory courses: MAT229, MAT242, MAT243.
- Mathematical Analysis: The Master's programme in Mathematical Analysis provides a general background in mathematics, with a special focus on mathematical analysis. The original meaning of the word "mathematical analysis" is closely associated with functions of one or more real variables, but modern analysis involves several other topics, some of a more abstract nature, such as general topology, measure theory and functional analysis. Mandatory courses: MAT214, MAT215.nb/emne/MAT214 nb/emne/MAT215
Topology: The Master's programme in Topology provides a general background in mathematics, with a special focus on topology and geometry. Topology is a branch of mathematics where geometrical shapes, such as curves, surfaces and higher dimensional spaces, are studied. Mandatorycourses: MAT242, MAT243. nb/emne/MAT242 nb/emne/MAT243
Please see each specialization for more details.
Admission Requirements
A first degree (bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language.
It is important to document the content and learning outcomes of the central mathematics subjects, either with attached course descriptions or with links to web pages where course descriptions can be found.
For more information regarding admission look at the different specializations. In your letter of motivation, please indicate which of the specializations/fields (Algebra, Algebraic geometry, Mathematical Analysis, or Topology) you you are mostly interested in.
Application procedure for applicants residing in Norway: http://www.uib.no/en/education/49448/international-applicants-residing-norway
For international self-financing applicants
The Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics receives more applications from self-financing students each year than there are places available.
The average grade of the Bachelor's degree must be at least 2nd class upper division/B or the equivalent.
Application procedure for international applicants residing abroad: http://www.uib.no/en/education/48934/international-masters-degree-applicants-residing-abroad
Compulsory units
A master´s programme in mathematics consists of an individual research project (master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with your academic supervisor.
Master thesis credits
In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master´s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. At this programme it is possible to have a 30 study point thesis, extending the course part of the programme to 90 study points.
Teaching methods
In the work with your master´s thesis you will, in an independent way, make use of methods and scientific working techniques from the subject field in the research of a relevant material. The method consists of completing courses, and in addition read research articles or research based books. With this research based literature as starting point, you will give an overview of a specific field, and/or find new angles and results within the field.
Objectives / Contents
The programme is aimed at students with an interest in mathematics who intend to qualify for research, development or teaching and seek employment where education in mathematics is required or considered an advantage. Within the Master´s Programme in Mathematics, you can choose among the following specialisations:
- Algebra/algebraic geometry
- Mathematical analysis
- Topology
Admission requirements
A first degree (bachelor´s degree) of three or four years´ duration from an approved institution of higher education, as well as proficiency in the English language.
Method
In the work with your master´s thesis you will, in an independent way, make use of methods and scientific working techniques from the subject field in the research of a relevant material. The method consists of completing courses, and in addition read research articles or research based books. With this research based literature as starting point, you will give an overview of a specific field, and/or find new angles and results within the field.
Thesis
In agreement with your academic supervisor, you will choose a master´s thesis (60 ECTS credits) and make a progression plan containing important milestones for your project. At this programme it is possible to have a 30 study point thesis, extending the course part of the programme to 90 study points.
Programme structure
A master´s programme in mathematics consists of an individual research project (master´s thesis) of 60 ECTS credits, and courses or special topics of 60 ECTS credits. Some of the courses are compulsory within the specialisations. You will choose the other courses in agreement with your academic supervisor.
Start-up Date
Autumn and spring.
Further information
http://prospective.uib.no/, advice@mi.uib.no