Master of Science in Mathematics - L-Universit脿 ta' Malta

MQF Level

Duration and Credits

3 Semesters

90 ECTS

Mode of Study

Full-time (by Research)

This programme of study is also offered on a part-time basis. Please consult the Registrar's website for more information pertaining to courses offered by the University.

The purpose of the postgraduate programme in Mathematics is to consolidate the Mathematical knowledge obtained in the Bachelor's course and of specialising and doing research in select branches of Mathematics. The Course shall be offered in areas of study in which the Faculty can offer expert guidance and supervision and subject to the availability of resources as determined by the Department of Mathematics. You are required to write a dissertation based on work of an advanced or original nature that you will perform during the Course and the presentation of your findings and conclusions in a scholarly manner.

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Applicants must be in possession of:

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the degree of Bachelor of Science with at least Second Class Honours in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course or
the Bachelor of Science with Third Class Honours in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the applicants have obtained other qualifications, including relevant experience, following their first cycle degree. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a preparatory programme.

The Board, at its discretion, may also recommend the admission of applicants in possession of a Bachelor of Science with at least Category II in an area of study deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the admission of such applicants shall be made conditional on the result of an interview and in such cases they shall be required to follow a preparatory programme.

The Board, at its discretion, may also recommend the admission of applicants with a first cycle degree deemed by the Board to be relevant to the proposed area of study and obtained in the 10 years previous to registration for the Course, provided that the admission of such applicants may be conditional on the result of an interview and in such cases they may be required to follow a preparatory programme.

Applicants whose first degree was obtained more than 10 years previous to registration for the Course may also be admitted following an interview to ascertain their capability to follow the Course. The Board may, at its discretion, require such applicants to follow a preparatory programme.

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Students are required to obtain a total of 90 ECTS credits over a period of 3 Semesters of full-time study mainly by research.Students will be required to register for the study-units as directed by the board.


Year (This/these unit/s start/s in Semester 1 and continue/s in Semester 2)

Taught Component Elective Units (Elective units are offered subject to availability, a minimum number of student registrations and time-table constraints) Students are required to choose TWO study-units to the value of 30 credits from the elective study-units on offer during the year.

MAT5210	Combinatorial Set Theory	15 ECTS
MAT5213	General Topology	15 ECTS
MAT5313	C* - Algebras: General Theory	15 ECTS
MAT5314	Further Topics in Analysis	15 ECTS
MAT5413	Algebraic Graph Theory: Graphs, Groups and Reconstruction	15 ECTS
MAT5416	Combinatorics of Finite Sets	15 ECTS
MAT5417	Selected Topics in Graph Theory	15 ECTS
MAT5615	General Relativity	15 ECTS
MAT5616	Partial Differential Equations - A Functional Analysis Approach	15 ECTS
MAT5713	Finite Element Analysis	15 ECTS
MAT5715	Inverse Problems and Applications to Medical Imaging	15 ECTS
Other study units may be chosen instead of ONE M.Sc. study unit (15 ECTS), as approved and directed by the Board of Studies and upon the recommendation of the principal supervisor.

Semester 2

Research Component Compulsory Units (All students must register for this/these unit/s)

MAT5000*	Dissertation in Mathematics	60 ECTS
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 2 of academic year 2025/26 (February 2026) and continue up to the end of Summer Semester of academic year 2025/26 (September 2026).

This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Science.

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

Identify and describe fundamental and advanced concepts, principles and techniques from a range of topic areas.
Review specific knowledge and understanding determined by the particular choice of elective study-units, according to one's particular needs and interests.
Solve problems using the methods and techniques taught.
Synthesise and discuss knowledge, ideas and conclusions about mathematics.
Exhibit and apply intellectual rigour and reasoning skills to address a range of tasks.
Use problem-solving skills by applying them independently to problems in pure and applied mathematics.

On completion of this programme, you will be able to demonstrate achievement of the following learning outcomes:

Subject knowledge and understanding:

identify and describe fundamental and advanced concepts, principles and techniques from a range of topic areas
review specific knowledge and understanding determined by the particular choice of elective studyunits, according to one's particular needs and interests.

Intellectual development:

solve some problems using the methods and techniques taught
assimilate complex mathematical ideas and arguments
apply abstract mathematical thinking
exhibit mathematical intuition.

Key/transferable skills:

synthesise and discuss knowledge, ideas and conclusions about mathematics
use problem-solving skills by applying them independently to problems in pure and applied mathematics
appraise different techniques used to address mathematical questions
communicate clearly and effectively in writing about the subject.

Other skills relevant to employability and personal development:

exhibit and apply intellectual rigour and reasoning skills to address a range of tasks
learn independently to advance one's own knowledge, understanding and performance
manage time and resources effectively and efficiently.

Non EU Applicants:

Total Tuition Fees: Eur 13,400

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As a holder of the M.Sc. in Mathematics, you will be able to enter a career as a mathematician, statistician, operations research analyst, quantitative analyst, actuary and teacher. Access to further studies at doctorate level will also be available.

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