MTH5805 · Minor mathematics master project

Overview

The minor master’s project, which can be academic or industry-based, is a unit of the degree designed to provide research experience and project-based learning in a mathematical context. It involves individual work, under the guidance of a supervisor, on a focused topic. Through the project, you will apply mathematical, statistical, and computational techniques developed throughout the Master’s program to investigate and analyse structured problems, with an emphasis on rigorous mathematical reasoning and modelling to gain insight into real-world or theoretically motivated questions in mathematics and related areas. In completing the project, you will draw on knowledge gained in other units and may develop additional skills in relevant areas as needed, while gaining experience working independently on an applied or research-focused mathematical project. Compared to the full 24-credit-point project, this unit has a reduced scope and workload. A written report is required, and the main outcomes are presented in a final presentation.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Conduct a rigorous literature review within a defined mathematical topic;
2. Develop and apply appropriate mathematical methods with guidance to analyse structured problems;
3. Investigate and solve well-defined mathematical problems using techniques drawn from advanced mathematics;
4. Communicate mathematical ideas and results in a clear written report and oral presentation;
5. Demonstrate understanding of key concepts and apply critical thinking in the context of applied or theoretical mathematics.

Workload

The workload in this unit is made up of two components: • Research: 15 hours per week for 12 weeks, including meeting and discussion with the supervision team, background research, problem solving, numerical implementation and private study. • Reporting and report writing: 2 hours per week for 12 weeks, including intermediate report, final report and preparation of oral presentation.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.