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Programme code | 2MATH019T |
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Programme type | Postgraduate Taught Degree |
Programme director(s) |
Jeremy Rickard
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Faculty | Faculty of Science |
School/department | School of Mathematics |
Teaching institution | University of Bristol |
Awarding institution | University of Bristol |
Mode of study | Full Time |
Programme length | 1 years (full time) |
This section sets out why studying this programme is important, both in terms of inspiring you as an individual and in considering the challenges we face. It describes how this degree programme contributes to:
The one-year programme consists of two teaching blocks of taught units followed by a project. It aims primarily to provide a flexible stand-alone programme for postgraduate study. A subsidiary aim of this programme is to form a bridge for strong students between undergraduate and PhD study, allowing them to increase the depth and breadth of their understanding in a range of topics in mathematics and develop their overall research perspective and vision before finalizing their research project. In particular, the aim is to develop their understanding of appropriate mathematical theory and equip them with the fundamental skills for the modelling and analysis of problems, and use the research project to provide the opportunity for them to tackle a genuine problem using a variety of theoretical, analytical, methodological and computational techniques as appropriate.
The learning outcome statements shown below for your programme have been developed with reference to relevant national subject benchmarks (where they exist), national qualification descriptors (see the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) and professional body requirements.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies are listed to show how you will be able to achieve and demonstrate the learning outcomes.
This programme provides opportunities for you to develop and demonstrate knowledge and understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Formal lectures, seminars, individual tutorials and small group teaching, exercises, extended assignments, reading projects, computational and statistical practical laboratory classes, student presentations, research project. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Assessed course work, assignments, formal written examinations, project dissertation and presentation. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Formal lectures, seminars, individual tutorials and small group teaching, exercises, extended assignments, reading projects, computational and statistical practical laboratory classes, student presentations, research project. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Assessed course work, assignments, formal written examinations, project dissertation and presentation. |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes | Learning/teaching methods and strategies |
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Formal lectures, seminars, individual tutorials and small group teaching, exercises, extended assignments, reading projects, computational and statistical practical laboratory classes, student presentations, research project. |
Methods of assessment (formative and summative) | |
Assessed course work, assignments, formal written examinations, project dissertation and presentation. |
This section describes what is expected from you at each level of your programme. This illustrates increasing intellectual standards as you progress through the programme. These levels are mapped against the national level descriptors published by the Quality Assurance Agency.
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Certificate |
Evidence of appropriate understanding of mathematical theory, methods, applications or computational techniques across a limited range of areas and units. |
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Level M/7 - Postgraduate Diploma |
As for the Certificate, but displaying a broader and deeper level of understanding of mathematical theory, methods, applications and computational techniques across the full range of units assessed. |
Level M/7 - Postgraduate Masters |
As for the Diploma, plus additionally evidence of: Mastery of at least one area of mathematics at a level approaching the current research literature; The capacity for original work in mathematics, either new research or a new synthesis of existing knowledge; The capacity to show originality in tackling and solving problems. |
For information on the admissions requirements for this programme please see details in the postgraduate prospectus at http://www.bristol.ac.uk/prospectus/postgraduate/ or contact the relevant academic department.
Dr Carl Dettmann, Carl.Dettmann@bristol.ac.uk
Unit Name | Unit Code | Credit Points | Status | |
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Research Project | MATHM6301 | 60 | Mandatory | AYEAR |
Choose remaining units up to 120 credit points, from the following groups, with: | ||||
no more than 70 credit points in any teaching block | ||||
no more than one unit from each group | ||||
no more than 30cp at level 6 | ||||
Group 1 | ||||
Financial Risk Management | MATH30014 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Advanced Fluid Dynamics | MATHM0600 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Anomaly Detection | MATHM0030 | 10 | Optional | TB-1B |
Axiomatic Set Theory | MATHM1300 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Group 2 | ||||
Linear and Generalised Linear Models | MATH30013 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Fields, Forms and Flows | MATH30018 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Algebraic Topology | MATHM1200 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Group 3 | ||||
Group Theory | MATH33300 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Martingale Theory with Applications 3 | MATH30027 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Representation Theory | MATHM4600 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Martingale Theory with Applications 4 | MATHM0045 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Group 4 | ||||
Set Theory | MATH32000 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Time Series Analysis | MATH33800 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Quantum Chaos | MATHM5700 | 10 | Optional | TB-1B |
Group 5 | ||||
Fluid Dynamics 3 | MATH33200 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Measure Theory and Integration | MATH30007 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Geometry of Manifolds | MATHM0037 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Stochastic Optimisation | MATHM0044 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Group 6 | ||||
Quantum Mechanics | MATH35500 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Complex Function Theory | MATH33000 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Complex Networks | MATH36201 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Complex Function Theory (34) | MATHM3000 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Complex Networks 4 | MATHM6201 | 20 | Optional | TB-1 |
Group 7 | ||||
Information Theory 3 | MATH34600 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Topics in Modern Geometry 3 | MATH30001 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Topics in Modern Geometry 34 | MATHM0008 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Quantum Information Theory | MATHM5610 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Group 8 | ||||
Calculus of Variations | MATH30005 | 10 | Optional | TB-1B |
Calculus of Variations | MATHM0015 | 10 | Optional | TB-1B |
Group 11 | ||||
Financial Mathematics | MATH35400 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Financial Mathematics 34 | MATHM5400 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Group 12 | ||||
Galois Theory | MATHM2700 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Monte Carlo Methods | MATHM6001 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Asymptotics | MATHM4700 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Group 13 | ||||
Number Theory | MATH30200 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Statistical Mechanics | MATH34300 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Further Topics In Probability 3 | MATH30006 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Algebraic Number Theory 4 | MATHM6205 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Statistical Mechanics 34 | MATHM4500 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Further Topics In Probability 4 | MATHM0018 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Algebraic Geometry | MATHM0036 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Group 14 | ||||
Mechanics 23 | MATH31910 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Theory of Inference | MATH35600 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Functional Analysis 3 | MATH36202 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Functional Analysis 34 | MATHM6202 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Theory of Inference 4 | MATHM0019 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Group 15 | ||||
Bayesian Modelling | MATH30015 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Logic | MATH30100 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Mathematical Methods | MATH30800 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Quantum Computation | MATHM0023 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Advanced Topics in Analysis | MATHM0020 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Group 16 | ||||
Optimisation | MATH30017 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory 3 | MATH36206 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Dynamical Systems and Ergodic Theory 4 | MATHM6206 | 20 | Optional | TB-2 |
Group 17 | ||||
Multivariate Analysis | MATH30510 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Random Matrix Theory | MATH30016 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Topics in Discrete Mathematics 3 | MATH30002 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Topics in Discrete Mathematics 34 | MATHM0009 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Multivariate Analysis 34 | MATHM0510 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Advanced Quantum Theory | MATHM0013 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Group 18 | ||||
Modern Mathematical Biology | MATH30004 | 10 | Optional | TB-2D |
Modern Mathematical Biology | MATHM0014 | 10 | Optional | TB-2D |
External units | ||||
You may choose up to 40cp of the following external mathematics units: | ||||
Cryptology | COMS30021 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | EMAT33100 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Control Theory | EMAT30014 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | EMAT31530 | 20 | Optional | TB-4 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | EMATM0044 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Advanced Cryptology | COMSM0040 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Delay and stochastic equations in engineering and biology | EMATM0024 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
Advanced Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos | EMATM0001 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
Computational Genomics and Bioinformatics Algorithms | EMATM0004 | 10 | Optional | TB-2 |
General Relativity and Cosmology | PHYSM1900 | 10 | Optional | TB-2D |
Advanced Quantum Physics | PHYSM3416 | 10 | Optional | TB-1A |
Relativistic Field Theory | PHYSM3417 | 10 | Optional | TB-2C |
Advanced Algorithms | COMS30041 | 10 | Optional | TB-1 |
MSc | 180 |
The pass mark set by the University for any level 7(M) unit is 50 out of 100.
For detailed rules on progression please see the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes and the relevant faculty handbook.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to exit from the programme with a postgraduate diploma or certificate.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
An award with Merit or Distinction is permitted for postgraduate taught masters, diplomas and certificates, where these are specifically named entry-level qualifications. An award with Merit or Distinction is not permitted for exit awards where students are required to exit the programme on academic grounds but is permitted in designated programmes (as set out in the programme specification) where students choose to withdraw from the intended programme but otherwise achieve the necessary credit points for the exit award.
The classification of the award in relation to the final programme mark is as follows:
Award with Distinction*: at least 65 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation. **Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
Award with Merit*: at least 60 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 60 out of 100 for the dissertation. Faculties retain discretion to increase these thresholds.
* The MA in Law has separate regulations for awarding distinction and merit.
** For the award of Distinction, the Faculty of Engineering requires at least 70 out of 100 for the taught component overall and, for masters awards, at least 70 out of 100 for the dissertation.
All taught masters programmes, unless exempted by Senate, must allow the opportunity for students to choose, or be required, to leave at the postgraduate diploma or certificate stage.
To be awarded a postgraduate diploma, students must have successfully completed 120 credit points, of which 90 must be at level M/7.
To be awarded a postgraduate certificate, students must have successfully completed 60 credit points, of which 40 must be at level M/7.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
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