Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences (Thesis) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

Full-thesis master's involving independent research under a supervisor. Departmental research areas include Combinatorics, Lattice Theory, Algebraic Number Theory, Arithmetic Algebraic Geometry, Algebra, Topology and Category Theory, Functional Analysis, Discrete Mathematics, Wavelets and Subdivision Analysis, Mathematical Finance and Mathematical Biology.

Faculty: Science | Department: Mathematical Sciences | Duration: Two years | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 180-credit Thesis Mathematics on an approved topic determined with the supervisor(s).

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BScHons degree in Mathematics or an approved equivalent qualification; the Department may require supplementary studies. Applicants must provide confirmation of a prospective supervisor (email evidence of contact) and a 1-3 page research proposal/outline. Selection is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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