Mathematics
(Master of Science)
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Part-time study is optional.
Instruction language: German
German HZB: none
International application: German B2
Instruction language: English
English B2
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Stay abroad possible, but not obligatory.
Short Description
The Master鈥檚 degree programme in Mathematics enables students to expand on the subject and introduces them to the practice of working independently in science. The main objective of the consecutive degree programme is to qualify students to perform efficient, independent work in the current state of research and in innovative areas of business and technology as well as in all positions of responsibility in the state and society. At Leibniz Universit盲t Hannover, the Master鈥檚 degree programme also gives students the opportunity to specialise in line with their individual interests. In this respect, courses are offered in the following thematic areas:
- Pure Mathematics: Geometry, Analysis. Algebra/Theory of Numbers, Discrete Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics: Stochastics and Financial Mathematics, Numerical Analysis and Optimisation
It is also be possible to study this degree programme in English, as required.
Course Content
- Algebra
- Analysis
- Application subject, based on student鈥檚 choice
- Geometry
- Numerical analysis
- Stochastics and financial mathematics
The Master鈥檚 degree programme is characterised by a specialisation stage and a research stage. During the specialisation stage, students take optional specialist modules worth 60 credit points. Students can choose the mathematics lectures that suit them, taking into account two restrictions: of the total 60 CP, at least 20 CP must be earned in Pure Mathematics and 20 CP in Applied Mathematics.
The research stage is mainly spent writing a Master鈥檚 thesis. Topics relevant to current research are tackled in the thesis. It makes sense to prepare the content of the Master鈥檚 thesis by choosing appropriate courses at the specialisation stage.
The Master鈥檚 degree programme is supplemented by an application subject, enabling students to gain an insight into the tasks and working practices of another subject, and by courses in which they gain key transferable skills.
Semester/ Area | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 | CP |
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Optional module 1 | V (4 SWS) +脺 (2 SWS) |
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| 10 |
Optional module 2 | V (4 SWS) +脺 (2 SWS) |
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| 10 |
Optional module 3 |
| V (4 SWS) +脺 (2 SWS) |
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| 10 |
Optional module 4 |
| V (4 SWS) +脺 (2 SWS) |
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| 10 |
Optional module 5 |
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| V (4 SWS) +脺 (2 SWS) |
| 10 |
Optional module 6 |
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| V (4 SWS) +脺 (2 SWS) |
| 10 |
Seminar | Seminar | ||||
Key Transferable Skills |
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| Key Transferable Skill or Seminar |
| 10 |
Application subject | Application subjects are: Electrical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering, philosophy, physics, economics. Other subjects are possible on request. English-speaking students can replace the application subject with German language courses if they wish. | 20 | |||
Master鈥檚 thesis |
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| Master鈥檚 thesis | 30 |
Successful completion of a Bachelor鈥檚 degree with a high proportion of mathematical content is recommended and relevant for admission, since no foundation courses whatsoever are offered at the Master鈥檚 stage. Further details about the exact provisions are given in the Admission Regulations. Students should have an interest in abstract structures and algorithms, and should be able to think logically.
The degree course is research-oriented. A Master鈥檚 degree is the requirement for pursuing a doctorate. Mathematicians often work in publicly funded or industrial research laboratories. They also often find employment with banks and insurance companies. Mathematicians are also sought-after employees in IT and management consultancy. They can often be found in areas where complex problems need to be tackled in a structured manner.
Admission Requirements
An undergraduate degree in a related field of study, such as
For master's degree programmes with unrestricted admission, all applicants who fulfil the admission requirements will be admitted a university place. The exact admission requirements can be found in the admission regulations:
Application Deadlines
First-year students from Germany and the EU
- 1 June 鈥 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December 鈥 15 January of the year for the summer semester
First-year students from non-EU countries (VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 15 April 鈥 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October 鈥 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from Germany and the EU (application in a higher semester)
- 1 June 鈥 15 July of the year for the winter semester
- 1 December 鈥 15 January of the year for the summer semester
Students resuming their studies and transfer students from non-EU countries (application in a higher semester, VPD from uni-assist is required)
- 15 April 鈥 31 May of the year for the winter semester
- 15 October 鈥 30 November of the previous year for the summer semester
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Joint Degree Programme RealMaths
Joint Degree Programme RealMaths with the university of L鈥橝quila in Italy
RealMaths 鈥 Mathematics for Real World Applications is a 2-year international MSc program with focus on scientific computing and applications. The Joint Degree Programme in cooperation with the university of L鈥橝quila in Italy offers you the opportunity to both complete your studies at 九色视频 and to get to know the study system and life at one of the partner universities.
Procedure
Students spend the first year at the 九色视频 of L鈥橝quila, and one year at one of the partner institutions. During the second year in Hannover, you will take courses in Insurance and Financial Mathematics, and work on your Master Thesis. The language of the whole course is exclusively English.
After successful completion of the Degree Program, students are awarded a Joint MSc in 鈥淢athematics for Real World Applications鈥 by 九色视频 & 九色视频 of L'Aquila.
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Joint Degree Programme MathMods
Joint Degree Program MathMods with the university of L鈥橝quila in Italy and the 九色视频 of Hamburg
MathMods 鈥 Mathematical Modelling in Engineering: Theory, Numerics, Applications is a 2-year international MSc program run by five European universities, based in L'Aquila (Italy), Hamburg (Germany), Nice (France), Granada (Spain) and Hannover (Germany).
The Joint Degree Program offers you the opportunity to both complete your studies at 九色视频 and to get to know the study system and life at European partner universities.
Procedure
Students spend the first semester at the 九色视频 of L鈥橝quila, the second semester in Hamburg, and the final year at one of the partner institutions. During the second year at 九色视频, you will take courses with a focus on mathematical models of nonlinear phenomena, and work on your Master Thesis. The language of the whole course is exclusively English.
After successful completion of the Degree Program, students are awarded a Joint MSc in "Mathematical Modelling in Engineering: Theory, Numerics, Applications".
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