Mathematical Sciences (MASt) (2022 Entry)
The Master of Advanced Study course runs from October to June each academic year. It is a master's level course leading to the same qualification as that awarded to external students taking the Cambridge "Part III" mathematics course.
Whereas the MMaths is the fourth year of a four-year programme for students in Warwick, the MASt is primarily the equivalent fourth year for students who had undertaken a BSc outside of Warwick.
The course will help you to extend and solidify your mathematical knowledge providing an ideal preparation for further academic research in a concise and stimulating path. It offers a wide choice of advanced math modules, with options in physics and statistics.
Warwick’s research reputation attracts academics with a passion for their subject. They will be actively involved in teaching you, providing you with access to the most up-to-date branches of knowledge.
You will take an active part in your own learning, working on your own research project under a direction of a supervisor. The high-level skills you will gain provide a strong foundation for a research degree.
Skills from this degree
- Conducting independent research on a challenging problem
- Gathering and organising data to make a case
- Preparing and delivering a technical presentation
- Scientific communication
- Technical precision
- Organising, absorbing and consolidating information and techniques
- Applying knowledge in the solution of complex problems
First Class Honours degree (or equivalent) in Mathematics or a science with high mathematical content.
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- Band A
- IELTS overall score of 6.5, minimum component scores not below 6.0.
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There are no additional entry requirements for this course.
- Project
Optional modules
A wide selection of optional modules are offered in both pure and applied mathematics.
The Master of Advanced Study course is taught by academics with a strong interest in the modules of their specialisation and the projects that they supervise.
The course is thus both challenging and rewarding and it is expected to produce highly qualified graduates. Our existing MMath graduates (whose final year is essentially the same as the MASt’s) are highly sought after with many continuing to academia or business, commerce, and industry.
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The class sizes vary between 20 and 70 students.
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Contact hours for this course will vary between 12 and 14 each week.
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The taught element of the course comprises 6 modules (15 credits each) that can be chosen from a wide range of options. These are supposed to be at an appropriate advanced level.
You will also work on a research project and write a substantial dissertation. This is worth 30 credits and constitutes 25% of the final mark.
Reading lists
Most departments have reading lists available through Warwick Library. If you would like to view reading lists for the current cohort of students you can visit our Warwick Library web page.
Your timetable
Your personalised timetable will be complete when you are registered for all modules, compulsory and optional, and you have been allocated to your lectures, seminars and other small group classes. Your compulsory modules will be registered for you and you will be able to choose your optional modules when you join us.