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Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Logic MSc

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Degree awarded: Master of Science

Duration: 12 months Full Time

Entry requirements: The entry requirement to the programmes is normally a good honours degree in mathematics or a mathematically-related discipline or an equivalent overseas qualification in a mathematical subject.

Course fees: For entry in the academic year beginning September 2013, the tuition fees are as follows:

  • MSc (full-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £7,200
    International students (per annum): £13,000
  • MSc (part-time)
    UK/EU students (per annum): £3,600
    International students (per annum): £6,500

Related website: www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgadmission/msc-pure-logic.html

Academic department: School of Mathematics

Contact email: pg-maths@manchester.ac.uk

Contact telephone: 0161 275 5856

How to apply: Apply online. Please note that only the MSc is available for application and the PG Cert and PG Dip are available as exit awards.

Course options

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Course description

This one year taught postgraduate programme leads to the degree of MSc in Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Logic.  The programme is suitable not only for students who wish to improve their background knowledge prior to applying to undertake a PhD by research, but also for students who wish to enhance their knowledge of postgraduate-level abstract mathematics.

The MSc comprises of the taught component, running from the start of the academic year in September until the end of the second semester in late Spring, followed by the dissertation component running from May until September.

During the taught component of the programme you will normally take five course units together with a written project.   The project is normally an expository account of a piece of mathematics and you will write this under the guidance of a supervisor.  The taught component comprises of conventional lectures supported by examples classes, project work and independent learning via reading material.

After successfully completing the taught component, you will prepare a dissertation on an advanced topic in pure mathematics or mathematical logic, normally of current or recent research interest, chosen in consultation with your supervisor.

You can also take the programme part-time, over a period of two years.  There is some flexibility in the precise arrangements for this programme, but you would normally attend two lecture courses each semester for three semesters before commencing work on your dissertation.

Course aims

The aims of the programme are to provide training in a range of topics related to pure mathematics and mathematical logic, to encourage a sophisticated and critical approach to mathematics, and to prepare students who have the ability and desire to follow careers as professional mathematicians and logicians in industry or research.

Course unit details

The taught courses cover material related to the research interests of the academic staff.  Topics covered in lectured course units normally include include: set theory, group theory, dynamical systems and ergodic theory, measure theory, functional analysis, algebraic topology, Godel's theorems, hyperbolic geometry, Lie algebras, analytic number theory, Galois theory, predicate logic, computation and complexity, and other topics relevant to current mathematics.

Open days

There will be a University Postgraduate Open Day on Wednesday 28 November 2012.   You can register for this event at http://www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgadmission/openday.html.  We also expect to hold a School Open Day on Wednesday 13 February 2013.

Full entry requirements

Academic entry qualification overview: The entry requirement to the programmes is normally a good honours degree in mathematics or a mathematically-related discipline or an equivalent overseas qualification in a mathematical subject.

English language: Students whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in each other component.

Other international entry requirements: We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For these and general requirements including English language see  entry requirements from your country.

Deferrals

Admissions staff will decide whether to offer places to applicants for deferred entry on their courses and you should not assume that they will grant all such requests. If you request deferral for more than one year, you would normally be required to re-apply, as your chosen course, and your suitability for it, may change over time. English Language test results can only be considered to be current for two years from the test date.

Re-applications

If you applied in the previous year and your application was not successful you may apply again. Your application will be considered against the standard course entry criteria for that year of entry.  In your new application you should demonstrate how your application has improved.  We may draw upon all information from your previous applications or any previous registrations at the University as a student when assessing your suitability for your chosen course.

Progression and assessment

The taught component is assessed by coursework, project work and by written examination.  The written exams take place at the end of January (for the first semester course units) and the end of May (for the second semester course units).  The dissertation component is assessed by the quality and competence of the written dissertation.

The Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate exist as exit awards for students who do not pass at MSc level (see  2012 Handbook for details).

Facilities

The School of Mathematics is the largest in the UK with an outstanding research reputation and  facilities.

Disability support

Practical support and advice for current students and applicants is available from the Disability Support Office. Email: disability@manchester.ac.uk

Academic department

School of Mathematics

Academic department overview

See: School of Mathematics

Contact details

Contact name: Helen Harper

Telephone: 0161 275 5856

Email: pg-maths@manchester.ac.uk

Website: www.maths.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/pgadmission/msc-pure-logic.html

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