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:

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