MSc Mathematics at University of the Witwatersrand

Programme overview

The MSc by dissertation in the field of Mathematics is a 1 year full-time or 2 year part-time degree. The School of Mathematics has active research programmes in algebra, linear and multilinear algebra, mathematical logic, functional analysis, number theory, combinatorics, graph theory, topological groups, differential operators and partial differential equations (including symmetries and conservation laws). The (National) Centre for Excellence which attracts a large number of experts from across the world has a number of activities such as seminars, workshops and video conferencing that students can participate in with ease.

Faculty: Science | Department: Mathematics | Duration: Minimum 1 year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Career pathways

Most of our graduates work in academia, education, the financial sector, in mathematical finance and in the building of mathematical / statistical models of market and consumer behaviour.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor of Science Honours in a related field with a minimum weighted average of 65%. A supervisor from the School must be identified and approached prior to application. Please ensure that you have a supervisor willing to supervise your MSc dissertation.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Postgraduate applications are made online at www.wits.ac.za/applications; the closing date for each programme is listed in its course finder entry. The application fee is R200 (not payable by current Wits students applying online), paid via the Self-Service Portal or by EFT to the Wits University Application Fees account at FNB.

Apply through the official page: https://www.wits.ac.za/applications

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