赫瑞瓦特大學

Overview

A graduate from the Master of Mathematics (MMath) degree will be able to communicate to specialist and non-specialist audiences and unambiguously demonstrate the ability to work professionally with a considerable degree of autonomy. They will also be well equipped to continue independent study in mathematics (e.g. PhD study), should they wish to do so.

The principal aims of the course are to: ? provide high-quality undergraduate education in a wide range of subjects in modern mathematics to Masters level ? enable students to develop detailed knowledge and critical understanding of both theoretical and applied elements of mathematics ? provide students with training and practical experience of modelling, analysing and interpreting mathematical and real-world problems ? enable students to communicate and work effectively with peers and academic staff, demonstrating appropriate levels of autonomy, initiative, and responsibility ? provide students at the undergraduate level with the opportunity to plan and write a dissertation requiring detailed and critical understanding in an area of mathematics ? equip students with the grounding in mathematics necessary to go onto to further study or straight into graduate jobs ? give a detailed knowledge and understanding at a more advanced level, and a critical awareness of current problems in some areas of mathematics.

Teaching and Learning

The following teaching methods are used: lectures, tutorials, computing laboratory work, coursework, projects. Teaching on the course is student-focussed, with students encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and development. In addition, students learn through structured group work in problems solving, collaborative student presentations, and independent study and technical project work. Resource-based and problem-based teaching styles are used to facilitate the motivational and assimilative phases of the learning process. The level and type of support available via VISION will vary between the modules as is appropriate for the subject matter.

Approaches to learning and teaching are continually reviewed and developed with the aim of matching them to the abilities and experiences of the students.

Assessment

The assessment policy for the course incorporates a range of assessment types. Continuous assessment during some modules and summative assessment at the conclusion of modules both contribute to the overall assessment and are used to formally measure achievement in specified learning outcomes. Understanding, knowledge and subject-specific skills are assessed by coursework assignments and written examinations. Formative assessment is used to provide feedback and to inform student learning.