Master of Arts (Thesis) in Mathematics

at University of Otago

Modules
 

• Modelling and Computation    
• Differential Equations  
• Numerical Methods
• Research Project
• Mathematics for Scientists    
• Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 1    
• Fundamentals of Modern Mathematics 2    
• Real Analysis    

• Admission to the programme shall be subject to the approval of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
• be a graduate with an average grade of at least B+ for the appropriate 300-level papers,  or
• have alternative qualifications or experience acceptable to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Humanities).
• have undertaken a programme of study that provides adequate preparation for the thesis, and
• have achieved a grade of at least a B+ for the research report, thesis preparation, dissertation requirement, or relevant preparatory papers of the qualification concerned.
• In considering an applicant's qualifications, regard will be had to the detail of the course of study followed to gain the qualification, as well as the applicant's performance in the programme. Applicants must normally have achieved an average grade of at least B+ in the papers at the highest level in the programme.

The cost of studying at University of Otago varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. 

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$37,746 annually, to study in University of Otago.

Career options for Mathematics graduates are much wider than you might think. Many students take jobs where mathematics is not the main focus of the business, and yet their mathematical skills are their greatest asset. That is because mathematics and the analytical and logical thinking that it teaches are vital in understanding and solving all manner of quantitative problems, from electricity generation to data  compression, from weather forecasting to the study of bone density loss.

Mathematics graduates, especially those with a well-rounded background in mathematical, statistical, and computer skills, have a qualification that integrates perfectly into the modern, technology-based world.