University of Surrey · Full-time
Mathematics
Why choose this course From the ancient cultures of Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China and beyond, to the modern era and across the globe, mathematics has played a central role in all aspects of the advancement of society. The subject remains at the hear…
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FEPS - Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences · Mathematical sciences
Why choose this course From the ancient cultures of Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, China and beyond, to the modern era and across the globe, mathematics has played a central role in all aspects of the advancement of society. The subject remains at the heart of science and those who study for a masters degree in mathematics find it immensely rewarding. Top reasons our candidates pursue a masters in mathematics include: - Many students undertake our MSc to enhance their career prospects - Others see it as a crucial staging post on the path to a PhD - Some approach the subject on account of the intellectual excitement and pleasure that it can bring as mathematics purely for the sake of mathematics. Our MSc Mathematics has been designed to satisfy the needs of candidates with any of these goals in mind. What you will study Our MSc benefits from the wide range of research being carried out in the School of Mathematics and Physics. The taught courses and dissertation topics available to you are closely aligned with some of the activities of the research groups within the School. These include: - Data science and dynamics - Dynamical systems and partial differential equations - Fields, strings and geometry - Mathematics of life and social sciences - Nonlinear waves and geometric fluid dynamics - Quantum foundations. During the first two semesters, you can choose a range of taught courses. These will be followed by an extended research project conducted over the summer under the supervision of a member of staff, which culminates with you writing your MSc dissertation.
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A minimum of a 2:1 in a relevant UK honours degree, or a recognised equivalent international qualification. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.
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