Stream 1: Algebra and Analysis (programme code 02240183)
OR
Stream 2: Applied Analysis (programme code 02240184)
OR
Stream 3: Differential Equations and Modelling (programme 02240185)
Admission requirements
An appropriate Bachelors degree with a minimum of 60% for all Mathematics/Applied Mathematics modules on third-year level.
In the selection procedure the candidate’s complete undergraduate academic record will be considered.
For Stream 1, the following 3rd year modules or equivalents are required: Real analysis and Algebra (UP modules WTW 310, WTW 381).
For Stream 2 and 3 at least four of the following 3rd year modules or equivalents are required: Partial differential equations, Dynamical systems (Ordinary differential equations), Real analysis, Complex analysis, Numerical analysis or Continuum mechanics. (UP modules WTW 386, WTW 382, WTW 310, WTW 320, WTW 383 or WTW 387)
The final approval is granted by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
Duration
Subject to other faculty regulations, a student must complete his or her honours studies within one year.
Programme composition
The program consists of seven honours coursework modules and a mandatory project.
Modules: Five "WTW" honours modules (5x15 credits = 75 credits)
Two Education honours modules (2x16 credits = 32 credits)
Project: WTW 795: Project 795 (30 credits)
Total credits required: 137
Honours modules
Please take note of the prerequisites for each module.
Code |
Module |
Credits |
Semester |
Research: |
WTW 795
|
Project 795 |
30
|
year
|
Core modules: |
MCE 730
|
Mathematics and Mathematical Literacy Education 730 |
16
|
1
|
NMQ 745 |
Educational Research Methodology 745 |
16 |
1 |
|
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Mathematics Education
Stream 1: Algebra and Analysis
Code |
Module |
Credits |
Semester |
Core modules: |
WTW 710
|
Functional analysis 710 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 724
|
Axiomatic set theory and mathematical logic 724 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 731
|
Algebra 731 |
15
|
1
|
Any two electives offered in the BSc (Hons) Mathematics or BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics programmes, provided that the prerequisites are satisfied.
|
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Mathematics Education
Stream 2: Applied analysis
Code |
Module |
Credits |
Semester |
Core modules: |
WTW 710
|
Functional analysis 710 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 733
|
Numerical analysis 733 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 750 |
Mathematical optimisation 750 |
15 |
1 |
WTW 776 |
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics 776 |
15 |
2 |
Any one elective offered in the BSc (Hons) Mathematics or BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics programmes, provided that the prerequisite is satisfied.
|
BSc Honours in Mathematics and Mathematics Education
Stream 3: Differential Equations and Modelling
Code |
Module |
Credits |
Semester |
Core modules: |
WTW 733
|
Numerical analysis 733 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 735
|
Main principles of analysis in applications 735 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 750
|
Mathematical optimisation 750 |
15
|
1
|
WTW 776 |
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics 776 |
15 |
2 |
Any one elective offered in the BSc (Hons) Mathematics or BSc (Hons) Applied Mathematics programmes, provided that the prerequisite is satisfied.
|
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