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Pure Mathematics
Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)Informal specialisationYear: 2024
Pure Mathematics
Overview
The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) is a coursework masters degree incorporating a substantial research project.
The course is a flexible program that allows students to study subjects across Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Biology, Mathematical Physics, Physical Combinatorics, Operations Research, Discrete Mathematics, Statistics, Probability and Stochastic Processes. Subjects are taught at an advanced level and form an ideal preparation for research in Mathematics and Statistics, including doctoral (PhD) studies.
The Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics) also gives students the opportunity to undertake a professional skills component, and is a pathway to PhD study or to the workforce.
Last updated: 23 April 2024
Structure
62.5 credit points
Students must complete two compulsory specialisation subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90012 | Measure Theory | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90023 | Algebraic Topology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AND
Students must complete two compulsory specialisation subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAST90097 | Algebraic Geometry | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST90068 | Groups, Categories & Homological Algebra | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST90020 | Functional Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST90017 | Representation Theory | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90029 | Differential Topology | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90056 | Riemann Surfaces and Complex Analysis | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90124 | Advanced Topics in Geometry and Topology | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90132 | Lie Algebras | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90133 | Partial Differential Equations | Not available in 2024 | 12.5 |
| MAST90136 | Algebraic Number Theory | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| MAST90143 | Differential Geometry | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Last updated: 23 April 2024