MSc in Mathematics
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 7,560 *
Application deadline
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Introduction
Delve deep into the aspects of pure and applied mathematics that interest you. Choose from areas such as fractal geometry, coding theory and calculus of variations. Advance your career with a high-level qualification. Choose from a wide range of modules. There are topics for not only mathematicians but engineers and mathematically inclined scientists. You’ll conclude with an independent study, exploring a topic in detail and submitting a dissertation.
Key features of the course
- Ideal for mathematically inclined scientists and engineers as well as mathematicians.
- Extends your knowledge and refines your abilities to process information accurately, and critically analyse and communicate complex ideas.
- Develops an enhanced skill set giving you an advantage in careers beyond mathematics, such as education, computer science, engineering, economics and finance.
- The UK's most popular MSc in Mathematics.
Program Outcome
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Curriculum
Course details
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:
30–60 credits from:
- Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820)
- Analytic number theory I (M823)
90–150 credits from:
- Intermediate-level modules
- Advanced mathematical methods (M833)
- Analytic number theory II (M829) 2
- Approximation theory (M832)
- Coding theory (M836)
- Fractal geometry (M835)
- Galois theory (M838)
- Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821)
30 credits from:
- Dissertation in mathematics (M840)
You should note that the University’s unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.