Section outline

  • Year-long

    • MTH6238 Research Methods and Mathematics Project

    MTH6238 is a 30-credit module (i.e. counts as two normal modules).  It is optional, but highly recommended. If you choose MTH6238, then you must choose three more modules in each semester. If you do not choose MTH6238, then choose four modules in each semester.

    Semester A

    Choose modules from:

    • MTH6106 Group Theory
    • MTH6125 History of Mathematics
    • MTH6127 Metric Space and Topology
    • MTH6131 Number Theory (you cannot take this if you took MTH5130 in Year 2)
    • MTH6151 Partial Differential Equations 
    • MTH6163 Quantum Mechanics and the Foundation of Quantum Computing

    Semester B

    Choose modules from:

    • MTH6105 Algorithmic Graph Theory
    • MTH6108 Coding Theory
    • MTH6110 Communicating and Teaching Mathematics (by approval in Semester A)* 
    • MTH6143 Mathematics of Networks (previously called MTH6142 Complex Networks)
    • MTH6150 Numerical Computing with C and C++ 
    • MTH6162 Quantum Computing

    * Participation in MTH6110 is subject to a selection process which takes place during semester A. If you are not selected to take part in MTH6110, you will need to change your module choice at the start of semester B.

    Off-pathway modules

    Modules outside this pathway (normally a maximum of 15 credits) may be taken with School approval. Permission to select off-pathway modules will not be granted until the timetable is finalised in September 2026. Off-pathway Level 4 or 5 modules will not be permitted.