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Department of Mathematical Sciences, Programme Catalogue 2021/2


RSMA-AFM16: Integrated PhD Statistical Applied Mathematics

Leading to the award of:

  • DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY

Mode of attendance: Full-time
Year 1

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following possible exit awards:
    • Master of Philosophy
    • TSMA-AFM17: MRes Statistical Applied Mathematics
    • TSMA-AFM16: MSc Statistical Applied Mathematics
    • TSMA-AFL16: PG Dip Statistical Applied Mathematics
    • TSMA-AFC16: PG Cert Statistical Applied Mathematics
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • Programme progression requirement: 60%
  • NFAAR-PGT only covers the award of the MRes on this programme. Progression to PhD and the award of a PhD are not covered by NFAAR-PGT.
  • Taught credits: 60; Dissertation/Project credits: 30

Students must select a total of six optional units, at least four of which must be chosen from List A.

Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA50246 Student-led symposia and integrative think tanks 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]
MA50264 Inter-disciplinary research projects 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: LIST A
List A: Students must select at least four units from the combination of units available in List A across Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40171 Numerical solution of evolutionary equations 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40198 Applied statistical inference 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50174 Topics in applied computation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50178 Numerical linear algebra 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50247 Bayesian and large scale methods 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: LIST B
List B: Students may take no more than two units from the combination of units available in List B across Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40042 Measure theory & integration 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40045 Dynamical systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40092 Classical statistical inference 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40254 Differential and geometric analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50046 Linear control theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50084 Generalised linear models 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50087 Optimisation methods of operational research 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50125 Markov processes & applications 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50179 Mathematical biology 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50181 Mathematical methods 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50183 Specialist reading course 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50205 Advanced mathematical study 1 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50257 Methods for stochastic systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select a minimum of 1 and a maximum of 3 units from the following list: LIST A
List A: Students must select at least four units from the combination of units available in List A across Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40177 Scientific computing 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50170 Numerical solution of elliptic PDEs 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50250 Inverse problems, data assimilation and filtering 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50251 Applied stochastic differential equations 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50263 Mathematics of machine learning 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Optional Units: Select a minimum of 0 and a maximum of 2 units from the following list: LIST B
List B: Students may take no more than two units from the combination of units available in List B across Semester 1 and Semester 2.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA40048 Analytical & geometrical theory of differential equations 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40049 Elasticity 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40050 Numerical optimisation and large-scale systems 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40058 Probability with martingales 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40090 Multivariate data analysis 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40189 Topics in Bayesian statistics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40203 Theory of partial differential equations 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40239 Discrete probability 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40255 Viscous fluid dynamics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA40256 Analysis in Hilbert spaces 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50059 Mathematical methods 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50061 Optimal control 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50063 Mathematical biology 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50085 Time series 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50089 Stochastic processes & finance 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50206 Advanced mathematical study 2 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
MA50215 Specialist reading course 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH40073 Mathematical physics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PH40084 Advanced quantum theory 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
MA50248 Thesis formulation report 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.