Thesis Project for the Degree of Master of Science in Mathematics

Education facts

Code: 5MA194

In this course, the student is trained in specifying, planning, carrying out and presenting a thesis project with scientific qualities. The course builds on selected advanced courses in the subject, and treats topics more advanced than in standard courses in mathematics on an advanced level. The scientific method is treated, as regards ways of posing a research question, collecting, reading and analysing background materials, and presenting scope, limitations, methods, results and conclusions. The main part of the course consists in producing a written report with scientific qualities, which is then presented orally and in written form at a seminar. At the seminar, students critically evaluate each other's reports. The course consists of three modules: Module 1 (2 ECTS) Project plan Module 2 (26 ECTS) Project report Module 3 (2 ECTS) Seminar

Entry requirements

The course requires courses in Mathematics minimum 120 ECTS-credits including at least 30 ECTS-credits on advanced level and a Bachelor Thesis (minimum 15 ECTS). Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies. Where the language of instruction is Swedish, applicants must prove proficiency in Swedish to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Thesis Project for the Degree of Master of Science in Mathematics

  Umeå University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %