Suggested routes to the degree
You can take a number of different routes towards your qualification. The routes illustrated below are routes many students are using, or have already successfully followed.
Please bear in mind that other routes are available see the full module list for all options.
Suggested route 1
You can take a number of different routes towards your qualification. The route illustrated below is a route many students are using, or have already successfully followed. Please bear in mind that other routes are available see the full module list for all options.
Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820) - 30 credits
Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821) - 30 credits
You can now claim the Certificate.
Applied complex variables (M828) - 30 credits
Approximation theory (M832) - 30 credits
You can now claim the Diploma.
Advanced mathematical methods (M833) - 30 credits
Dissertation in mathematics (M840) - 30 credits
You can now claim the Taught Masters.
If this route doesn't appeal to you, see the full module list for this qualification.
Suggested route 2
You can take a number of different routes towards your qualification. The route illustrated below is a route many students are using, or have already successfully followed. Please bear in mind that other routes are available see the full module list for all options.
Analytic number theory I (M823) - 30 credits
Analytic number theory II (M829) - 30 credits
You can now claim the Certificate.
Applied complex variables (M828) - 30 credits
Fractal geometry (M835) - 30 credits
You can now claim the Diploma.
Coding theory (M836) - 30 credits
Dissertation in mathematics (M840) - 30 credits
You can now claim the Taught Masters.
If this route doesn't appeal to you, see the full module list for this qualification.
Modules
The modules in this qualification are categorised as entry, intermediate and dissertation. Some modules are not available for study every year, as indicated below:
Entry:
Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820)
Analytic number theory I (M823)
Intermediate:
Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821)
Applied complex variables (M828) - next available in October 2017 and following alternate years
Analytic number theory II (M829) - next available in October 2018 and following alternate years
Approximation theory (M832) - next available in October 2018 and following alternate years
Advanced mathematical methods (M833) - next available in October 2017 and following alternate years
Fractal geometry (M835) - next available in October 2017 and following alternate years
Coding theory (M836) - next available in October 2018 and following alternate years
Dissertation: Dissertation in mathematics (M840).
Module study order:
You must normally pass at least one entry level module before studying an intermediate module.
You must pass Analytic number theory I (M823) before studying Analytic number theory II (M829).
You must normally pass four modules before studying the Dissertation in mathematics (M840).
Some topics for the dissertation have prerequisite modules.
Otherwise within each category modules may be studied in any order, and you may register for a module while studying a pre-requisite for that module (i.e. before you know whether you have passed the pre-requisite module or not).
To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits as follows:
150 credits from this list:
Optional modules
Credits Next start
Advanced mathematical methods (M833) 30 07 Oct 2017
Analytic number theory I (M823) 30 07 Oct 2017
Analytic number theory II (M829) 30 No current presentation
Applied complex variables (M828) 30 07 Oct 2017
Approximation theory (M832) 30 No current presentation
Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820) 30 07 Oct 2017
Coding theory (M836) 30 No current presentation
Fractal geometry (M835) 30 07 Oct 2017
Nonlinear ordinary differential equations (M821) 30 07 Oct 2017
Or, subject to the rules about excluded combinations, the discontinued modules M431, M822, M824, M826, M827, M830, M841, M860, M861
Plus
Compulsory module
Credits Next start
Dissertation in mathematics (M840) 30 07 Oct 2017
You should note that the Universitys unique study rule applies to this qualification. This means that you must include at least 60 credits from OU modules that have not been counted in any other OU qualification that has previously been awarded to you.
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On completion
On successful completion of the required modules you can be awarded an MSc in Mathematics and entitling you to use the letters MSc (Maths) (Open) after your name. You will have the opportunity of being presented at a degree ceremony.