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Programme Description

Structure

The programme is organized in three blocks and one master's thesis, totalling 120 ECTS credits. Your read the blocks in parallel. You will also be assigned a mentor who will guide and support you during the programme.  

1. Basic Block

The basic block contains 30 credits of mandatory courses and gives a broad competence in mathematics at the advanced level.

  • Advanced Algebra
  • Advanced Real Analysis I
  • Topology
  • One of the courses Graph Theory, Enumerative Combinatorics or Number theory
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2. Profile Block

The profile block contains 30 credits of courses in mathematics on the advanced level. You can choose these courses freely. It is here that you specialize and prepare for the master's thesis.

After consultation with the director(s) of the program, you may also choose these courses in neighboring areas, e.g. in mathematical physics, mathematical statistics, optimization theory or theoretical computer science. 

3. Broadening Block

This block consists of 15 credits worth of courses you may choose freely, in any area, and the following two mandatory courses:

  • AK2030 (4.5 credits) + SA2001 (3 credits): Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications + Sustainable Development and Research Methodology in Mathematics (or equivalent courses)
  • MM7020 Mathematical Communication, 7.5 credits.
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4. Master's Thesis

You are required to perform an independent study in the form of a thesis project corresponding to 30 university credits.

To begin the thesis project, you must normally have completed at least 60 credits of course work, including the full Basic Block and the mandatory courses in the Broadening Block., and a sufficient amount of profile courses. The purpose of the thesis project is for you to demonstrate the ability to perform independent project work, using and developing the skills obtained from the courses in the programme.

Courses

General information on courses is given under SMC/Education/Courses .

Examples of course selections  according to a specific subject/profile provide an over-all planning for the study period.

Individual study plan and Student Support

At the beginning of the programme the director(s) of the program will work with you on an individual study plan. They will help and advise you on your choice of courses and a subject for your master's thesis.

We will also help you with issues not related to mathematics, e.g. housing, visas, child care and language courses.