MA Mathematics and Philosophy
Entry requirements
A level: BBC. Two Mathematics/Science subjects required. IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL with at least two Mathematics/Science subjects. SL or HL in English and Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Main subjects to be Science or Mathematics. (Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B). GCSE at Grade C/4 or above is also required in English or English Language, Mathematics and either Chemistry, Physics or Dual Award Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. Two Science/Mathematics subjects are required. O4 in English and Mathematics is also required.
About this course
MA in Mathematics and Philosophy. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling and Research Methods. Students complete a philosophy dissertation or a fourth-year mathematics project during their studies.
Modules
- Calculus 1
- Algebra
- Calculus II
- Set Theory
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Experience, Knowledge and Reality
- Controversial Questions
- How Should One Live?
- Logic and Argument
- Environmental Ethics
- Linear Algebra i
- Analysis i
- Analysis II
- Linear Algebra II
- Group Theory
- Analysis III
- Analysis Iv
- Rings & Fields
- Differential Equations
- Complex Analysis
- Dissertation
- Project