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MTH5000 · Mathematics master project
2026 Handbook24 credit pointsLevel 5School of Mathematics
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
The master project, which can be academic or industrial, is the capstone unit of the degree. It involves individual work, under supervisor's guidance, on an open topic. To conduct this project, you have to draw on the knowledge assimilated in other units, and possibly to develop additional skills in a few relevant areas. A substantial report has to be produced, and the main outcomes are presented in the form of a seminar.
Areas of study: Master of Mathematics
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Full year | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | Second semester to First semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oral presentation (applies to all semesters) | Presentation | 30% | — |
| 2 | Written report(s) (First semester, Second semester) | Written | 70% | — |
| 3 | Intermediate report (Full year, Second semester to First semester) | Written | 20% | — |
| 4 | Final written report (Full year, Second semester to First semester) | Written | 50% | — |
For students taking the unit over one semester: • Oral presentation: 30% • Written report: 70% For students taking the unit over two semesters: • Intermediate report: 20% • Oral presentation: 30% • Final written report: 50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Conduct a rigorous scientific literature review covering a broad field.
- Develop expert skills in independent assimilation of forefront mathematical material.
- Develop and apply sophisticated mathematical methods to tackle open challenging problems.
- Communicate specialised information, in both oral and written form, in a professional format.
- Apply critical thinking in the field of advanced mathematics and/or its applications to other sciences.
Workload
• 1-hour meeting with supervisor and • 13-hours personal work per week
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