Mathematical Sciences - Master's Programme, 2 years - Trondheim
What will you learn?
The Master's programme lasts 2 years and amounts to 120 credit points, with 45 of these being the Master's thesis.
A Master's in Mathematics is an extremely robust education. You will develop strong analytical skills and become proficient at structuring, investigating, and analysing information.
When you pursue a Master's degree in Mathematics, you need to choose a specialisation.
We offer specialisations in:
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Topology
- Statistics
- Applied Mathematics
Each field of study requires its own academic foundation, which will typically comprise four subjects with 7.5 credit points each. It's possible to take one or more of these subjects during the Bachelor's degree, ensuring a gradual transition and earlier academic maturity from Bachelor's to Master's.
Programme requirements
A Master's degree in Mathematics has a breadth requirement, indicating that at least three subjects, each of 7.5 credit points, should be chosen outside the primary focus of the Master's degree.
All students must take at least two mathematical subjects (each worth 7.5 credits) selected outside the specialisation in the Master's degree, and they must be at Master's level.
Subjects outside the department's course offerings can be included as part of the Master's programme; however, these must be specifically approved by the department.
Læringsutbytte
En student som har fullført programmet, forventes å ha oppnådd følgende læringsutbytte, definert i kunnskap, ferdigheter og generell kompetanse:
Kunnskap
A master candidate will after ended education have
- Solid basic knowledge in mathematical sciences, including mathematical analysis, linear algebra, numerical methods, probability and statistical methods,
- Understanding of mathematical argumentation and proof writing,
- Basic knowledge in informatics, programming and use of IT-tools in mathematical sciences,
- Advanced knowledge in mathematical sciences chosen from interest, possibly with regards to a later specialization in a PhD program,
- Insight in important applications of mathematical sciences in other disciplines,
- Insight in philosophy and history of science, theory of science, ethics and argumentation theory.
Ferdigheter
A master candidate will after completed education be able to
- Use mathematical and statistical methods and models to analyze and solve simple problems, related and not related to mathematics,
- Evaluate critically mathematical and statistical methods and results,
- Construct and analyze mathematical arguments,
- Evaluate if his/her own knowledge is sufficient, and being capable of finding and evaluating new sources to further mathematical science, renew and develop his/her academic skills,
- Combine insight from multiple disciplines and contribute to multidisciplinary collaboration.
Generell kompetanse
A master candidate is after completed education
- Capable of acquiring and understanding mathematical knowledge on his/her own, and communicating this knowledge to others,
- Prepared to continuously develop his/her competence within mathematical sciences,
- Aware of the central role of mathematics in society, its central parts of history and evolution,
- Prepared to make academic choices.
